Is CVE-2017-9668 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-9668 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-9668 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-9668 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9668?

CVE-2017-9668 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-9668

CWE-79Published: June 18, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In admin\addgroup.php in CMS Made Simple 2.1.6, when adding a user group, there is no XSS filtering, resulting in storage-type XSS generation, via the description parameter in an addgroup action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9668 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.