CVE-2017-5553

Name: CVE-2017-5553
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T07:59:00.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5553 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins/markdown_plugin/_markdown.plugin.php in b2evolution before 6.8.5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins/markdown_plugin/_markdown.plugin.php in b2evolution before 6.8.5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

63.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
B2evolution	B2evolution	<= 6.8.4

References

http://b2evolution.net/downloads/6-8-5Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95704Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/commit/ce5b36e44b714b18b0bcd34c6db0187b8d13bab8Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://b2evolution.net/downloads/6-8-5Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95704Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/commit/ce5b36e44b714b18b0bcd34c6db0187b8d13bab8Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5553?

How severe is CVE-2017-5553?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5553 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5553?

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