How severe is CVE-2017-0374?

CVE-2017-0374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-0374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0374?

CVE-2017-0374 affects Config-model Project Config-model. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0374?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-0374 published?

CVE-2017-0374 was published on 2017-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0374

CVE-2017-0374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Config-model Project Config-model with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Config-model Project Config-model
Published: 2017-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

lib/Config/Model.pm in Config-Model (aka libconfig-model-perl) before 2.102 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted model in the current working directory, related to use of . with the INC array.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0374?: lib/Config/Model.pm in Config-Model (aka libconfig-model-perl) before 2.102 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted model in the current working directory, related to use of . with the INC array.
How severe is CVE-2017-0374?: CVE-2017-0374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-0374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0374?: CVE-2017-0374 affects Config-model Project Config-model. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0374?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-0374 published?: CVE-2017-0374 was published on 2017-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:config-model_project:config-model:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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