CVE-2017-8178

Name: CVE-2017-8178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-22T19:29:04.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei Email APP Vicky-AL00 smartphones with software of earlier than VKY-AL00C00B171 versions has a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to send email that storing malicious code to a smartphone and waiting for a user to access this email that triggers execution of the code. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei Email APP Vicky-AL00 smartphones with software of earlier than VKY-AL00C00B171 versions has a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to send email that storing malicious code to a smartphone and waiting for a user to access this email that triggers execution of the code. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code on the affected device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.69%

47.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Vicky-Al00 Firmware	< vky-al00c00b171

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2017/huawei-sa-20170908-01-email-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2017/huawei-sa-20170908-01-email-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8178?

How severe is CVE-2017-8178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8178?

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