Is CVE-2017-15885 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-15885 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-15885 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-15885 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15885?

CVE-2017-15885 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-15885

CWE-79Published: October 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Reflected XSS in the web administration portal on the Axis 2100 Network Camera 2.03 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript via the conf_Layout_OwnTitle parameter to view/view.shtml. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5214.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-15885 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.