CVE-2017-7391: A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in 'Magmi 0.7.22'

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-7391 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting magmi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in 'Magmi 0.7.22'. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (prefix) passed to the 'magmi-git-master/magmi/web/ajax_gettime.php' URL. An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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	8.3% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: magmi project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-01 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

magmi project magmi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.22

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison magmi sudo apt install magmi=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.22> sudo apt-mark hold magmi

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

dnf --showduplicates list magmi sudo dnf downgrade magmi-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.22> sudo dnf versionlock add magmi

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Magmi 0.7.22 - Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2017-7391?

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

Is CVE-2017-7391 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7391 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-2017-7391 affect?

CVE-2017-7391 affects magmi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in 'Magmi 0.7.22'. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (prefix) passed to the 'magmi-git-master/magmi/web/ajax_gettime.php' URL. An attacker could execute

How urgent is CVE-2017-7391?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

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