CVE-2017-17896: Readymade Job Site Script has XSS via the keyword parameter to the /job URI.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1MITIGATE

CVE-2017-17896 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting basic job site script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Readymade Job Site Script has XSS via the keyword parameter to the /job URI.

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	2017-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: basic job site script project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-27 17:08 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basic job site script project basic job site script MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy basic-job-site-script || rpm -q basic-job-site-script || basic-job-site-script --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2017-17896?

basic job site script: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17896 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17896 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-2017-17896 affect?

CVE-2017-17896 affects basic job site script. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Readymade Job Site Script has XSS via the keyword parameter to the /job URI.

How urgent is CVE-2017-17896?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-17895 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE Readymade Job Site Script has SQL Injection via the location_name array parameter to the /job URI.
CVE-2017-17894 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE Readymade Job Site Script has CSRF via the /job URI.
CVE-2017-17642 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE Basic Job Site Script 2.0.5 has SQL Injection via the keyword parameter to /job.

References

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