Is CVE-2017-13994 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-13994 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-13994 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-13994 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-13994?

CVE-2017-13994 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-13994

CWE-79Published: October 5, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Cross-site Scripting issue was discovered in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME versions prior to 6.2.0. The web interface lacks proper web request validation, which could allow XSS attacks to occur if an authenticated user of the web interface is tricked into clicking a malicious link.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-13994 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.