CVE-2017-15612

Name: CVE-2017-15612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-19T08:29:00.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15612 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mistune.py in Mistune 0.7.4 allows XSS via an unexpected newline (such as in java\nscript:) or a crafted email address, related to the escape and autolink functions.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mistune.py in Mistune 0.7.4 allows XSS via an unexpected newline (such as in java\nscript:) or a crafted email address, related to the escape and autolink functions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mistune Project	Mistune	0.7.4

References

https://github.com/lepture/mistune/pull/140Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lepture/mistune/pull/140Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15612?

mistune.py in Mistune 0.7.4 allows XSS via an unexpected newline (such as in java\nscript:) or a crafted email address, related to the escape and autolink functions.

How severe is CVE-2017-15612?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15612 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15612?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-15612?

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Source: NVD / NIST