CVE-2017-16356: Reflected XSS in Kubik-Rubik SIGE (aka Simple Image Gallery Extended) before 3.3.0 allows attackers to execute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-16356?

simple image gallery extended: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-16356 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16356 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-2017-16356 affect?

CVE-2017-16356 affects simple image gallery extended. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Reflected XSS in Kubik-Rubik SIGE (aka Simple Image Gallery Extended) before 3.3.0 allows attackers to execute JavaScript in a victim's browser by having them visit a plugins/content/sige/plugin_sige/print.php link with a crafted img, name,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-16356?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-16356 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting simple image gallery extended. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Reflected XSS in Kubik-Rubik SIGE (aka Simple Image Gallery Extended) before 3.3.0 allows attackers to execute JavaScript in a victim's browser by having them visit a plugins/content/sige/plugin_sige/print.php link with a crafted img, name, or caption parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kubik-rubik

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-20 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kubik-rubik simple image gallery extended UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.0

Fixed in: 3.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-image-gallery-extended || rpm -q simple-image-gallery-extended || simple-image-gallery-extended --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-image-gallery-extended

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-image-gallery-extended

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: Joomla! Component Kubik-Rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended (SIGE) 3.2.3 - 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-2017-16356?

simple image gallery extended: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16356 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16356 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-2017-16356 affect?

CVE-2017-16356 affects simple image gallery extended. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Reflected XSS in Kubik-Rubik SIGE (aka Simple Image Gallery Extended) before 3.3.0 allows attackers to execute JavaScript in a victim's browser by having them visit a plugins/content/sige/plugin_sige/print.php link with a crafted img, name,

How urgent is CVE-2017-16356?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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