PatchTheCVECVE-2017-16760: Inedo BuildMaster before 5.8.2 has XSS.
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CVE-2017-16760 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting buildmaster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Inedo BuildMaster before 5.8.2 has XSS.
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 | 0.6% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2017-11-10 |
| 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
inedo buildmaster UPGRADE
Affected: < 5.8.2
Fixed in: 5.8.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy buildmaster || rpm -q buildmaster || buildmaster --version
2. UPGRADE to 5.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buildmaster
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade buildmaster
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.
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-2017-16760?
buildmaster: upgrade to 5.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-16760 being exploited?
CVE-2017-16760 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-2017-16760 affect?
CVE-2017-16760 affects buildmaster. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Inedo BuildMaster before 5.8.2 has XSS.
How urgent is CVE-2017-16760?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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