CVE-2017-10837: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in BackupGuard prior to version 1.1.47 allows an attacker to inject arbitra

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-10837?

backup guard: upgrade to newer than 1.1.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-10837 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10837 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-2017-10837 affect?

CVE-2017-10837 affects backup guard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in BackupGuard prior to version 1.1.47 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-10837?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-10837 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting backup guard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in BackupGuard prior to version 1.1.47 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: backup-guard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-29 01:35 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

backup-guard backup guard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.46

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.46

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backup-guard || rpm -q backup-guard || backup-guard --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.46 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade backup-guard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade backup-guard

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-2017-10837?

backup guard: upgrade to newer than 1.1.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-10837 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10837 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-2017-10837 affect?

CVE-2017-10837 affects backup guard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in BackupGuard prior to version 1.1.47 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2017-10837?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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