CVE-2017-8778

Name: CVE-2017-8778
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-04T15:29:00.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8778 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GitLab before 8.14.9, 8.15.x before 8.15.6, and 8.16.x before 8.16.5 has XSS via a SCRIPT element in an issue attachment or avatar that is an SVG document.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GitLab before 8.14.9, 8.15.x before 8.15.6, and 8.16.x before 8.16.5 has XSS via a SCRIPT element in an issue attachment or avatar that is an SVG document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	<= 8.14.9
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.15.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.15.1
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.15.2
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.15.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.15.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.15.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.16.0
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.16.1
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.16.2
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.16.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	8.16.4

References

https://about.gitlab.com/2017/02/15/gitlab-8-dot-16-dot-5-security-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/27471Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/2017/02/15/gitlab-8-dot-16-dot-5-security-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/27471Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8778?

GitLab before 8.14.9, 8.15.x before 8.15.6, and 8.16.x before 8.16.5 has XSS via a SCRIPT element in an issue attachment or avatar that is an SVG document.

How severe is CVE-2017-8778?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8778 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8778?

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-2017-8778?

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Source: NVD / NIST