CVE-2017-6909

Name: CVE-2017-6909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T00:59:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6909 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Shimmie <= 2.5.1. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (log) passed to the "shimmie2-master/ext/chatbox/history/index.php" URL. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Shimmie <= 2.5.1. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (log) passed to the "shimmie2-master/ext/chatbox/history/index.php" URL. An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Shishnet	Shimmie	<= 2.5.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96932Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/shish/shimmie2/issues/597Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96932Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/shish/shimmie2/issues/597Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6909?

How severe is CVE-2017-6909?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6909 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6909?

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