CVE-2017-18286: nZEDb v0.7.3.3 has XSS in the 404 error page.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-18286 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting nzedb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

nZEDb v0.7.3.3 has XSS in the 404 error page.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-06-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nzedb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-05 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nzedb nzedb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.3.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nzedb sudo apt install nzedb=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.3.3> sudo apt-mark hold nzedb

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

dnf --showduplicates list nzedb sudo dnf downgrade nzedb-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add nzedb

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.

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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-2017-18286?

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

Is CVE-2017-18286 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18286 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-2017-18286 affect?

CVE-2017-18286 affects nzedb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). nZEDb v0.7.3.3 has XSS in the 404 error page.

How urgent is CVE-2017-18286?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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