CVE-2017-7944

Name: CVE-2017-7944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-24T10:59:00.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7944 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XOOPS Core 2.5.8.1 has XSS due to unescaped HTML output of an Install DB failure error message in page_dbsettings.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XOOPS Core 2.5.8.1 has XSS due to unescaped HTML output of an Install DB failure error message in page_dbsettings.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xoops	Xoops	2.5.8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97978Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tsublogs.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/xoops-core-2-5-8-1-install-db-cross-site-scripting/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97978Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tsublogs.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/xoops-core-2-5-8-1-install-db-cross-site-scripting/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7944?

XOOPS Core 2.5.8.1 has XSS due to unescaped HTML output of an Install DB failure error message in page_dbsettings.php.

How severe is CVE-2017-7944?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7944 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7944?

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-2017-7944?

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Source: NVD / NIST