CVE-2017-17753: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the esb-csv-import-export plugin through 1.1 for WordPr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-17753?

csv-import-export: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-17753 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17753 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-2017-17753 affect?

CVE-2017-17753 affects csv-import-export. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the esb-csv-import-export plugin through 1.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) cie_type, (2) cie_import, (3) cie_update, or (4) cie

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-17753?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-17753 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting csv-import-export. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the esb-csv-import-export plugin through 1.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) cie_type, (2) cie_import, (3) cie_update, or (4) cie_ignore parameter to includes/admin/views/esb-cie-import-export-page.php.

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	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: csv-import-export project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-19 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

csv-import-export project csv-import-export UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy csv-import-export || rpm -q csv-import-export || csv-import-export --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade csv-import-export

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade csv-import-export

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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-17753?

csv-import-export: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17753 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17753 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-2017-17753 affect?

CVE-2017-17753 affects csv-import-export. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the esb-csv-import-export plugin through 1.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) cie_type, (2) cie_import, (3) cie_update, or (4) cie

How urgent is CVE-2017-17753?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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