PatchTheCVECVE-2017-6589: EpicEditor through 0.2.3 has Cross-Site Scripting because of an insecure default marked.js configuration
CVE-2017-6589 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting epiceditor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
EpicEditor through 0.2.3 has Cross-Site Scripting because of an insecure default marked.js configuration. An example attack vector is a crafted IMG element in an HTML document.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2017-03-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-6589?
epiceditor: upgrade to newer than 0.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-6589 being exploited?
CVE-2017-6589 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-2017-6589 affect?
CVE-2017-6589 affects epiceditor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). EpicEditor through 0.2.3 has Cross-Site Scripting because of an insecure default marked.js configuration. An example attack vector is a crafted IMG element in an HTML document.
How urgent is CVE-2017-6589?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference