How severe is CVE-2017-1000473?

CVE-2017-1000473 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-2017-1000473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000473?

CVE-2017-1000473 affects Linux-dash Project Linux-dash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000473?

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-2017-1000473 published?

CVE-2017-1000473 was published on 2018-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000473

CVE-2017-1000473 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux-dash Project Linux-dash 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Linux-dash Project Linux-dash
Published: 2018-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linux Dash up to version v2 is vulnerable to multiple command injection vulnerabilities in the way module names are parsed and then executed resulting in code execution on the server, potentially as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000473?: Linux Dash up to version v2 is vulnerable to multiple command injection vulnerabilities in the way module names are parsed and then executed resulting in code execution on the server, potentially as root.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000473?: CVE-2017-1000473 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-2017-1000473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000473?: CVE-2017-1000473 affects Linux-dash Project Linux-dash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000473?: 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-2017-1000473 published?: CVE-2017-1000473 was published on 2018-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/afaqurk/linux-dash/issues/447

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:linux-dash_project:linux-dash:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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