How severe is CVE-2017-1000438?

CVE-2017-1000438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, 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 low.

Is CVE-2017-1000438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000438?

CVE-2017-1000438 affects Openmicroscopy Omero. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000438?

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-2017-1000438 published?

CVE-2017-1000438 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000438

CVE-2017-1000438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openmicroscopy Omero with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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 8.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openmicroscopy Omero
Published: 2018-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In OMERO 5.3.3 or earlier a user could create an OriginalFile and adjust its path such that it now points to another user's file on the underlying filesystem, then manipulate the user's data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000438?: In OMERO 5.3.3 or earlier a user could create an OriginalFile and adjust its path such that it now points to another user's file on the underlying filesystem, then manipulate the user's data.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000438?: CVE-2017-1000438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, 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 low.
Is CVE-2017-1000438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000438?: CVE-2017-1000438 affects Openmicroscopy Omero. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000438?: 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-2017-1000438 published?: CVE-2017-1000438 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2017-SV5-filename-2/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openmicroscopy:omero:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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