How severe is CVE-2017-1000470?

CVE-2017-1000470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000470?

CVE-2017-1000470 affects Embedthis Goahead Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000470?

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-2017-1000470 published?

CVE-2017-1000470 was published on 2018-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000470

CVE-2017-1000470 is a high-severity vulnerability in Embedthis Goahead Web Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Embedthis Goahead Web Server
Published: 2018-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EmbedThis GoAhead Webserver versions 4.0.0 and earlier is vulnerable to an integer overflow in the HTTP listener resulting in denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000470?: EmbedThis GoAhead Webserver versions 4.0.0 and earlier is vulnerable to an integer overflow in the HTTP listener resulting in denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000470?: CVE-2017-1000470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000470?: CVE-2017-1000470 affects Embedthis Goahead Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000470?: 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-2017-1000470 published?: CVE-2017-1000470 was published on 2018-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:embedthis:goahead_web_server:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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