Is CVE-2017-8102 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-8102 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-8102 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-8102 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8102?

CVE-2017-8102 has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-8102

CWE-79Published: April 24, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stored XSS in Serendipity v2.1-rc1 allows an attacker to steal an admin's cookie and other information by composing a new entry as an editor user. This is related to lack of the serendipity_event_xsstrust plugin and a set_config error in that plugin.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-8102 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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.