How severe is CVE-2017-1000238?

CVE-2017-1000238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000238?

CVE-2017-1000238 affects Invoiceplane. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000238?

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-2017-1000238 published?

CVE-2017-1000238 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000238

CVE-2017-1000238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Invoiceplane with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Invoiceplane
Published: 2017-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

InvoicePlane version 1.4.10 is vulnerable to a Arbitrary File Upload resulting in an authenticated user can upload a malicious file to the webserver. It is possible for an attacker to upload a script which is able to compromise the webserver.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000238?: InvoicePlane version 1.4.10 is vulnerable to a Arbitrary File Upload resulting in an authenticated user can upload a malicious file to the webserver. It is possible for an attacker to upload a script which is able to compromise the webserver.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000238?: CVE-2017-1000238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000238?: CVE-2017-1000238 affects Invoiceplane. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000238?: 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-2017-1000238 published?: CVE-2017-1000238 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20170523-0_InvoicePlane_Upload_arbitrary_files_stored_XSS_v10.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:invoiceplane:invoiceplane:1.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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