PatchTheCVECVE-2017-8899: Invision Power Services (IPS) Community Suite 4.1.19.2 and earlier has a composite of Stored XSS and Informati
CVE-2017-8899 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting invision power board. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Invision Power Services (IPS) Community Suite 4.1.19.2 and earlier has a composite of Stored XSS and Information Disclosure issues in the attachments feature found in User CP. This can be triggered by any Invision Power Board user and can be used to gain access to moderator/admin accounts. The primary cause is the ability to upload an SVG document with a crafted attribute such an onload; however, full path disclosure is required for exploitation.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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-2017-8899?
invision power board: upgrade to newer than 4.1.19.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-8899 being exploited?
CVE-2017-8899 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-2017-8899 affect?
CVE-2017-8899 affects invision power board. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Invision Power Services (IPS) Community Suite 4.1.19.2 and earlier has a composite of Stored XSS and Information Disclosure issues in the attachments feature found in User CP. This can be triggered by any Invision Power Board user and can b
How urgent is CVE-2017-8899?
Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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