CVE-2017-9249

Name: CVE-2017-9249
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-28T20:29:00.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9249 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Allen Disk 1.6 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML persistently by uploading a crafted HTML file. The attack vector is the content of this file, and the filename must be specified in the PATH_INFO to readfile.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Allen Disk 1.6 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML persistently by uploading a crafted HTML file. The attack vector is the content of this file, and the filename must be specified in the PATH_INFO to readfile.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Allen Disk Project	Allen Disk	1.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98743Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/s3131212/allendisk/issues/21Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98743Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/s3131212/allendisk/issues/21Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9249?

How severe is CVE-2017-9249?

CVE-2017-9249 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9249?

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