CVE-2017-1000217: Opencast 2.3.2 and older versions are vulnerable to script injections through media and metadata in the player

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-1000217?

opencast: upgrade to newer than 2.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-1000217 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000217 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-1000217 affect?

CVE-2017-1000217 affects opencast. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Opencast 2.3.2 and older versions are vulnerable to script injections through media and metadata in the player and media module resulting in arbitrary code execution, fixed in 2.3.3 and 3.0.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-1000217 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting opencast. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Opencast 2.3.2 and older versions are vulnerable to script injections through media and metadata in the player and media module resulting in arbitrary code execution, fixed in 2.3.3 and 3.0.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2017-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opencast

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-17 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opencast opencast UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy opencast || rpm -q opencast || opencast --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade opencast

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade opencast

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000217?

opencast: upgrade to newer than 2.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1000217 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000217 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-1000217 affect?

CVE-2017-1000217 affects opencast. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Opencast 2.3.2 and older versions are vulnerable to script injections through media and metadata in the player and media module resulting in arbitrary code execution, fixed in 2.3.3 and 3.0.

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000217?

Priority 51/100. High severity

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