CVE-2017-5608

Name: CVE-2017-5608
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-28T18:59:00.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5608 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the image upload function in Piwigo before 2.8.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted image filename.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the image upload function in Piwigo before 2.8.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted image filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Piwigo	Piwigo	<= 2.8.5

References

http://piwigo.org/releases/2.8.6Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/commit/6ec3f2d0fae0437f0c2cc8c475a26fb6aeb0d4cbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/issues/600Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://piwigo.org/releases/2.8.6Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/commit/6ec3f2d0fae0437f0c2cc8c475a26fb6aeb0d4cbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/issues/600Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5608?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the image upload function in Piwigo before 2.8.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted image filename.

How severe is CVE-2017-5608?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5608 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5608?

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-2017-5608?

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Source: NVD / NIST