CVE-2018-7717: The htmlImageAddTitleAttribute function in sige.php in the Kubik-Rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended (SIGE) ex

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-7717?

simple image gallery extended: upgrade to 3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-7717 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7717 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-2018-7717 affect?

CVE-2018-7717 affects simple image gallery extended. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The htmlImageAddTitleAttribute function in sige.php in the Kubik-Rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended (SIGE) extension 3.2.3 for Joomla! has XSS via a crafted image header, as demonstrated by the Caption-Abstract header object in a JPEG file

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-7717?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2018-7717 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting simple image gallery extended. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The htmlImageAddTitleAttribute function in sige.php in the Kubik-Rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended (SIGE) extension 3.2.3 for Joomla! has XSS via a crafted image header, as demonstrated by the Caption-Abstract header object in a JPEG file. This is fixed in 3.3.1.

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 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-03-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kubik-rubik

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-05 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kubik-rubik simple image gallery extended UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.1

Fixed in: 3.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-image-gallery-extended || rpm -q simple-image-gallery-extended || simple-image-gallery-extended --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-image-gallery-extended

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-image-gallery-extended

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-2018-7717?

simple image gallery extended: upgrade to 3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-7717 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7717 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-2018-7717 affect?

CVE-2018-7717 affects simple image gallery extended. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The htmlImageAddTitleAttribute function in sige.php in the Kubik-Rubik Simple Image Gallery Extended (SIGE) extension 3.2.3 for Joomla! has XSS via a crafted image header, as demonstrated by the Caption-Abstract header object in a JPEG file

How urgent is CVE-2018-7717?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-16356 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE Reflected XSS in Kubik-Rubik SIGE (aka Simple Image Gallery Extended) before 3.3.0 allows attackers to execute

References

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