CVE-2017-14717: In EPESI 1.8.2 rev20170830, there is Stored XSS in the Tasks Description parameter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-14717?

epesi: upgrade to newer than 1.8.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-14717 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14717 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-2017-14717 affect?

CVE-2017-14717 affects epesi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In EPESI 1.8.2 rev20170830, there is Stored XSS in the Tasks Description parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-14717?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2017-14717 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting epesi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In EPESI 1.8.2 rev20170830, there is Stored XSS in the Tasks Description parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-09-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: telaxius

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-22 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

telaxius epesi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.8.2.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.8.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.8.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade epesi

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: EPESI 1.8.2 rev20170830 - Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2017-14717?

epesi: upgrade to newer than 1.8.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14717 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14717 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-2017-14717 affect?

CVE-2017-14717 affects epesi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In EPESI 1.8.2 rev20170830, there is Stored XSS in the Tasks Description parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2017-14717?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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