CVE-2017-15538

Name: CVE-2017-15538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-17T20:29:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15538 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stored XSS vulnerability in the Media Objects component of ILIAS before 5.1.21 and 5.2.x before 5.2.9 allows an authenticated user to inject JavaScript to gain administrator privileges, related to the setParameter function in Services/MediaObjects/classes/class.ilMediaItem.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stored XSS vulnerability in the Media Objects component of ILIAS before 5.1.21 and 5.2.x before 5.2.9 allows an authenticated user to inject JavaScript to gain administrator privileges, related to the setParameter function in Services/MediaObjects/classes/class.ilMediaItem.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ilias	Ilias	<= 5.1.21
Ilias	Ilias	>= 5.2.0, < 5.2.9

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/17/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS/commit/b2a4660afec1e87d41c83c8e381f549bc6dfc70fIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.ilias.de/pipermail/ilias-admins/2017-October/000053.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.ilias.de/docu/goto_docu_pg_75377_35.htmlIssue Tracking, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ilias.de/docu/goto_docu_pg_75378_1719.htmlIssue Tracking, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/17/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS/commit/b2a4660afec1e87d41c83c8e381f549bc6dfc70fIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.ilias.de/pipermail/ilias-admins/2017-October/000053.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.ilias.de/docu/goto_docu_pg_75377_35.htmlIssue Tracking, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ilias.de/docu/goto_docu_pg_75378_1719.htmlIssue Tracking, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15538?

How severe is CVE-2017-15538?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15538 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15538?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST