CVE-2017-2169: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in MaxButtons prior to version 6.19 and MaxButtons Pro prior to version 6.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-2169?

maxbuttons: upgrade to newer than 6.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-2169 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2169 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-2017-2169 affect?

CVE-2017-2169 affects maxbuttons. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in MaxButtons prior to version 6.19 and MaxButtons Pro prior to version 6.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-2169?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-2169 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting maxbuttons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in MaxButtons prior to version 6.19 and MaxButtons Pro prior to version 6.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: maxbuttons project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-22 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maxbuttons project maxbuttons UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.18

Fixed in: newer than 6.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade maxbuttons

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade maxbuttons

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2169?

maxbuttons: upgrade to newer than 6.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2169 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2169 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-2017-2169 affect?

CVE-2017-2169 affects maxbuttons. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in MaxButtons prior to version 6.19 and MaxButtons Pro prior to version 6.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2169?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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