CVE-2017-17431: GeniXCMS 1.1.5 has XSS via the from, id, lang, menuid, mod, q, status, term, to, or token parameter

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-17431 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting genixcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GeniXCMS 1.1.5 has XSS via the from, id, lang, menuid, mod, q, status, term, to, or token parameter. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2017-14761, CVE-2017-14762, or CVE-2017-14765.

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	2017-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: genixcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-05 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

genixcms genixcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison genixcms sudo apt install genixcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.5> sudo apt-mark hold genixcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list genixcms sudo dnf downgrade genixcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add genixcms

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-17431?

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

Is CVE-2017-17431 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17431 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-2017-17431 affect?

CVE-2017-17431 affects genixcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). GeniXCMS 1.1.5 has XSS via the from, id, lang, menuid, mod, q, status, term, to, or token parameter. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2017-14761, CVE-2017-14762, or CVE-2017-14765.

How urgent is CVE-2017-17431?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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