PatchTheCVECVE-2017-15725: An XML External Entity Injection vulnerability exists in Dzone AnswerHub.
CVE-2017-15725 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dzone answerhub. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An XML External Entity Injection vulnerability exists in Dzone AnswerHub.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| Published | 2019-10-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-15725?
dzone answerhub: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-15725 being exploited?
CVE-2017-15725 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-2017-15725 affect?
CVE-2017-15725 affects dzone answerhub. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An XML External Entity Injection vulnerability exists in Dzone AnswerHub.
How urgent is CVE-2017-15725?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action