CVE-2017-16801

Name: CVE-2017-16801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-13T09:29:00.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Octopus Deploy 3.7.0-3.17.13 (fixed in 3.17.14) allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Step Template Name parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Octopus Deploy 3.7.0-3.17.13 (fixed in 3.17.14) allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Step Template Name parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Octopus	Octopus Deploy	>= 3.7.0, <= 3.17.3

References

https://github.com/OctopusDeploy/Issues/issues/3915Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/OctopusDeploy/Issues/issues/3915Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16801?

How severe is CVE-2017-16801?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16801?

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