CVE-2017-5494

Name: CVE-2017-5494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-15T22:59:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the file types table in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a .swf file in a (1) comment frame or (2) avatar frame.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the file types table in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a .swf file in a (1) comment frame or (2) avatar frame.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
B2evolution	B2evolution	<= 6.8.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95452Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/commit/261dbd5b294e707af766691e65a177a290314a6eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/issues/34Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95452Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/commit/261dbd5b294e707af766691e65a177a290314a6eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/issues/34Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5494?

How severe is CVE-2017-5494?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5494?

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