CVE-2017-8763: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/Base/Box/check_for_new_version.php in EPESI in Telaxus/EPE

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-8763?

epesi: upgrade to newer than 1.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-8763 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8763 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-2017-8763 affect?

CVE-2017-8763 affects epesi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/Base/Box/check_for_new_version.php in EPESI in Telaxus/EPESI 1.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URI that lacks the cid parameter

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-8763?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-8763 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting epesi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/Base/Box/check_for_new_version.php in EPESI in Telaxus/EPESI 1.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URI that lacks the cid parameter.

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	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: telaxius

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-04 04:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

telaxius epesi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.8.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.8.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade epesi

Note

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

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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-2017-8763?

epesi: upgrade to newer than 1.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-8763 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8763 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-2017-8763 affect?

CVE-2017-8763 affects epesi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/Base/Box/check_for_new_version.php in EPESI in Telaxus/EPESI 1.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URI that lacks the cid parameter

How urgent is CVE-2017-8763?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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