CVE-2017-3165

Name: CVE-2017-3165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T16:29:00.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Apache Brooklyn before 0.10.0, the REST server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting where one authenticated user can cause scripts to run in the browser of another user authorized to access the first user's resources. This is due to improper escaping of server-side content. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Apache Brooklyn before 0.10.0, the REST server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting where one authenticated user can cause scripts to run in the browser of another user authorized to access the first user's resources. This is due to improper escaping of server-side content. There is known to be a proof-of-concept exploit using this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Brooklyn	<= 0.9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96228Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://brooklyn.apache.org/community/security/CVE-2017-3165.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5aa6b7583edbfc1f5653607003204326d9e27ef65e8af356c798b21c%40%3Cdev.brooklyn.apache.org%3E
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96228Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://brooklyn.apache.org/community/security/CVE-2017-3165.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5aa6b7583edbfc1f5653607003204326d9e27ef65e8af356c798b21c%40%3Cdev.brooklyn.apache.org%3E

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3165?

How severe is CVE-2017-3165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3165?

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