CVE-2017-17678

Name: CVE-2017-17678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-19T14:15:07.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17678 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. BMC Remedy Mid Tier 9.1SP3 is affected by cross-site scripting (XSS). A DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in a legacy utility.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BMC Remedy Mid Tier 9.1SP3 is affected by cross-site scripting (XSS). A DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in a legacy utility.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Bmc	Remedy Mid-Tier	9.1	Sp3

References

http://bmc.comProduct
http://remedy.comProduct
https://docs.bmc.com/docs/ars91/en/9-1-00-fixes-available-for-remedy-ar-system-security-vulnerabilities-800555806.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/52Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://bmc.comProduct
http://remedy.comProduct
https://docs.bmc.com/docs/ars91/en/9-1-00-fixes-available-for-remedy-ar-system-security-vulnerabilities-800555806.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/52Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17678?

BMC Remedy Mid Tier 9.1SP3 is affected by cross-site scripting (XSS). A DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in a legacy utility.

How severe is CVE-2017-17678?

CVE-2017-17678 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17678?

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-2017-17678?

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Source: NVD / NIST