CVE-2017-5673

Name: CVE-2017-5673
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-22T17:59:00.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5673 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Kunena extension 5.0.2 through 5.0.4 for Joomla!, the forum message subject (aka topic subject) accepts JavaScript, leading to XSS. Six files are affected: crypsis/layouts/message/item/default.php, crypsis/layouts/message/item/top/default.php, crypsis/layouts/message/item/bottom/default.php, crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/default.php, crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/top/default.php, and crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/bottom/default.php. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Kunena extension 5.0.2 through 5.0.4 for Joomla!, the forum message subject (aka topic subject) accepts JavaScript, leading to XSS. Six files are affected: crypsis/layouts/message/item/default.php, crypsis/layouts/message/item/top/default.php, crypsis/layouts/message/item/bottom/default.php, crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/default.php, crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/top/default.php, and crypsisb3/layouts/message/item/bottom/default.php. This is fixed in 5.0.5.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kunena	Kunena	5.0.2
Kunena	Kunena	5.0.3
Kunena	Kunena	5.0.4

References

http://www.fox.ra.it/technical-articles/kunena-vulnerability-2017-01.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101677
http://www.fox.ra.it/technical-articles/kunena-vulnerability-2017-01.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101677

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5673?

How severe is CVE-2017-5673?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5673 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5673?

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