CVE-2018-17053

Name: CVE-2018-17053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-03T18:29:00.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17053 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Identity Server in Progress Sitefinity CMS versions 10.0 through 11.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to login request parameters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-17054.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Identity Server in Progress Sitefinity CMS versions 10.0 through 11.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to login request parameters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-17054.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress	Sitefinity Cms	>= 10.0, <= 11.0

References

https://insinuator.net/2018/10/vulnerabilities-in-sitefinity-wcms-a-success-story-of-a-responsible-disclosure-process/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://knowledgebase.progress.com/articles/Article/Security-Advisory-for-Resolving-Security-vulnerabilities-September-2018Vendor Advisory
https://insinuator.net/2018/10/vulnerabilities-in-sitefinity-wcms-a-success-story-of-a-responsible-disclosure-process/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://knowledgebase.progress.com/articles/Article/Security-Advisory-for-Resolving-Security-vulnerabilities-September-2018Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17053?

How severe is CVE-2018-17053?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17053 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17053?

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