CVE-2017-16019

Name: CVE-2017-16019
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-04T19:29:01.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16019 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GitBook is a command line tool (and Node.js library) for building beautiful books using GitHub/Git and Markdown (or AsciiDoc). Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) is possible in GitBook before 3.2.2 by including code outside of backticks in any ebook. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GitBook is a command line tool (and Node.js library) for building beautiful books using GitHub/Git and Markdown (or AsciiDoc). Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) is possible in GitBook before 3.2.2 by including code outside of backticks in any ebook. This code will be executed on the online reader.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitbook	Gitbook	< 3.2.2

References

https://github.com/GitbookIO/gitbook/issues/1609Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/159Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GitbookIO/gitbook/issues/1609Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/159Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16019?

How severe is CVE-2017-16019?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16019 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16019?

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