CVE-2017-7535

Name: CVE-2017-7535
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-26T13:29:00.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7535 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. foreman before version 1.16.0 is vulnerable to a stored XSS in organizations/locations assignment to hosts. Exploiting this requires a user to actively assign hosts to an organization that contains html in its name which is visible to the user prior to taking action.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

foreman before version 1.16.0 is vulnerable to a stored XSS in organizations/locations assignment to hosts. Exploiting this requires a user to actively assign hosts to an organization that contains html in its name which is visible to the user prior to taking action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Foreman	< 1.16.0

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/521Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99604Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7535Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/20963Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/521Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99604Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7535Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/20963Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7535?

How severe is CVE-2017-7535?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7535 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7535?

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