CVE-2017-15911

Name: CVE-2017-15911
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-26T17:29:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15911 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Admin Console in Ignite Realtime Openfire Server before 4.1.7 allows arbitrary client-side JavaScript code execution on victims who click a crafted setup/setup-host-settings.jsp?domain= link, aka XSS. Session ID and data theft may follow as well as the possibility of bypassing CSRF protections, injection of iframes to establish communication channels, etc. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Admin Console in Ignite Realtime Openfire Server before 4.1.7 allows arbitrary client-side JavaScript code execution on victims who click a crafted setup/setup-host-settings.jsp?domain= link, aka XSS. Session ID and data theft may follow as well as the possibility of bypassing CSRF protections, injection of iframes to establish communication channels, etc. The vulnerability is present after login into the application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Igniterealtime	Openfire	<= 4.1.6

References

https://becomepentester.blogspot.ae/2017/10/Cross-Site-Scripting-Openfire-4.1.6-CVE-2017-15911.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://issues.igniterealtime.org/browse/OF-1417Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://becomepentester.blogspot.ae/2017/10/Cross-Site-Scripting-Openfire-4.1.6-CVE-2017-15911.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://issues.igniterealtime.org/browse/OF-1417Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15911?

How severe is CVE-2017-15911?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15911 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15911?

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