CVE-2017-14347: NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707 has XSS in the returnto parameter to fun.php in a delete action.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-14347 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting nexusphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707 has XSS in the returnto parameter to fun.php in a delete action.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-09-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nexusphp project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-12 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nexusphp project nexusphp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5 beta5.20120707

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nexusphp sudo apt install nexusphp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold nexusphp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nexusphp sudo dnf downgrade nexusphp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add nexusphp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2017-14347?

nexusphp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14347 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14347 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-2017-14347 affect?

CVE-2017-14347 affects nexusphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707 has XSS in the returnto parameter to fun.php in a delete action.

How urgent is CVE-2017-14347?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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