CVE-2017-20167

What it is

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Minichan. This affects an unknown part of the file reports.php. The manipulation of the argument headline leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The identifier of the patch is fc0e732e58630cba318d6bf49d1388a7aa9d390e. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-217785 was assigned to this vulnerability.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-01-14 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:15 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.5 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-01-14 20:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:15 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Minichan < 2017-08-02

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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