CVE-2017-1002201: In haml versions prior to version 5.0.0.beta.2, when using user input to perform tasks on the server, characte

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-1002201?

haml: upgrade to 5.0.0; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-1002201 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1002201 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-2017-1002201 affect?

CVE-2017-1002201 affects haml, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In haml versions prior to version 5.0.0.beta.2, when using user input to perform tasks on the server, characters like " ' must be escaped properly. In this case, the ' character was missed. An attacker can manipulate the input to introd

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CVE-2017-1002201 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting haml, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In haml versions prior to version 5.0.0.beta.2, when using user input to perform tasks on the server, characters like < > " ' must be escaped properly. In this case, the ' character was missed. An attacker can manipulate the input to introduce additional attributes, potentially executing code.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-10-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: debian · haml

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-15 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

haml haml UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0.0

Fixed in: 5.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade haml

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0 · 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2017-1002201?

haml: upgrade to 5.0.0; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1002201 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1002201 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-2017-1002201 affect?

CVE-2017-1002201 affects haml, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In haml versions prior to version 5.0.0.beta.2, when using user input to perform tasks on the server, characters like < > " ' must be escaped properly. In this case, the ' character was missed. An attacker can manipulate the input to introd

How urgent is CVE-2017-1002201?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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