CVE-2017-7985

Name: CVE-2017-7985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-25T18:59:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7985 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Joomla! 1.5.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate filtering of multibyte characters leads to XSS vulnerabilities in various components.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Joomla! 1.5.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate filtering of multibyte characters leads to XSS vulnerabilities in various components.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 1.5.0, <= 3.6.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038817Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/685-20170403-core-xss-vulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-17-107Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-17-108Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-17-109Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038817Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/685-20170403-core-xss-vulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-17-107Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-17-108Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-17-109Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7985?

In Joomla! 1.5.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate filtering of multibyte characters leads to XSS vulnerabilities in various components.

How severe is CVE-2017-7985?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7985 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7985?

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-2017-7985?

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Source: NVD / NIST