PatchTheCVECVE-2017-9674: In SimpleCE 2.3.0, an authenticated XSS vulnerability was found on index.php/content/text/1?return_url=[XSS] e
CVE-2017-9674 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting simplece. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In SimpleCE 2.3.0, an authenticated XSS vulnerability was found on index.php/content/text/1?return_url=[XSS] exploitable as a regular or admin user.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2017-06-15 |
| 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-2017-9674?
simplece: upgrade to newer than 2.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-9674 being exploited?
CVE-2017-9674 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-2017-9674 affect?
CVE-2017-9674 affects simplece. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In SimpleCE 2.3.0, an authenticated XSS vulnerability was found on index.php/content/text/1?return_url=[XSS] exploitable as a regular or admin user.
How urgent is CVE-2017-9674?
Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
Related CVEs
- CVE-2017-9673 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE In SimpleCE 2.3.0, a CSRF vulnerability can be exploited to add an administrator account (via the index.php/us