CVE-2017-1000053
CVE-2017-1000053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Plug Project Plug with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Plug Project Plug
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Elixir Plug before v1.0.4, v1.1.7, v1.2.3 and v1.3.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution in the deserialization functions of Plug.Session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000053?
- Elixir Plug before v1.0.4, v1.1.7, v1.2.3 and v1.3.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution in the deserialization functions of Plug.Session.
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000053?
- CVE-2017-1000053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-1000053 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000053?
- CVE-2017-1000053 affects Plug Project Plug. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000053?
- 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-2017-1000053 published?
- CVE-2017-1000053 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plug_project:plug:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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