CVE-2017-8920

Name: CVE-2017-8920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-06T16:29:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8920 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. irc.cgi in CGI:IRC before 0.5.12 reflects user-supplied input from the R parameter without proper output encoding, aka XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

irc.cgi in CGI:IRC before 0.5.12 reflects user-supplied input from the R parameter without proper output encoding, aka XSS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cgiirc	Cgi\	<= 0.5.11

References

http://cgiirc.org/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/dgl/cgiirc/commit/46dd48442204207b52c16065ad67d294194afd8dPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://cgiirc.org/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/dgl/cgiirc/commit/46dd48442204207b52c16065ad67d294194afd8dPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8920?

irc.cgi in CGI:IRC before 0.5.12 reflects user-supplied input from the R parameter without proper output encoding, aka XSS.

How severe is CVE-2017-8920?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8920 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8920?

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-2017-8920?

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Source: NVD / NIST