CVE-2017-12971

MEDIUM

Apache2Triad 1.5.4 - Cross-Site Scripting via phpsftpd/users.php Account Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-12971. PoCs published by hyp3rlinx.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates session fixation, CSRF, and persistent XSS vulnerabilities in Apache2Triad v1.5.4. It includes PoC code for each CVE, showing how an attacker can hijack sessions, execute unauthorized actions, and inject malicious scripts.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache2Triad 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the account parameter to phpsftpd/users.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by hyp3rlinx · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42520

This exploit demonstrates session fixation, CSRF, and persistent XSS vulnerabilities in Apache2Triad v1.5.4. It includes PoC code for each CVE, showing how an attacker can hijack sessions, execute unauthorized actions, and inject malicious scripts.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Xss | Auth Bypass | Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache2Triad v1.5.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim interaction required for session fixation and CSRF · Authenticated user session for XSS persistence
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42520/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100447

Scores

CVSS v3 6.1
EPSS 0.0263
EPSS Percentile 83.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
apache2triad/apache2triad 1.5.4
Published Aug 23, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026