CVE-2017-16908

Name: CVE-2017-16908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-20T20:29:00.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Horde Groupware 5.2.19, there is XSS via the Name field during creation of a new Resource. This can be leveraged for remote code execution after compromising an administrator account, because the CVE-2015-7984 CSRF protection mechanism can then be bypassed.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Horde Groupware 5.2.19, there is XSS via the Name field during creation of a new Resource. This can be leveraged for remote code execution after compromising an administrator account, because the CVE-2015-7984 CSRF protection mechanism can then be bypassed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Horde	Groupware	5.2.19

References

http://code610.blogspot.com/2017/11/rce-via-xss-horde-5219.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/horde/kronolith/commit/39f740068ad21618f6f70b6e37855c61cadbd716Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00048.html
http://code610.blogspot.com/2017/11/rce-via-xss-horde-5219.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/horde/kronolith/commit/39f740068ad21618f6f70b6e37855c61cadbd716Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00048.html

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16908?

How severe is CVE-2017-16908?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16908 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16908?

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