CVE-2017-5961

Name: CVE-2017-5961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-12T04:59:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in ionize through 1.0.8. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data in the "path" HTTP GET parameter passed to the "ionize-master/themes/admin/javascript/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/codemirror/dialog.php" URL. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in ionize through 1.0.8. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data in the "path" HTTP GET parameter passed to the "ionize-master/themes/admin/javascript/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/codemirror/dialog.php" URL. An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ionizecms	Ionize	<= 1.0.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96196Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ionize/ionize/issues/393Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96196Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ionize/ionize/issues/393Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5961?

How severe is CVE-2017-5961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5961?

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