How severe is CVE-2017-10679?

CVE-2017-10679 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-10679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10679?

CVE-2017-10679 affects Piwigo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10679?

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-2017-10679 published?

CVE-2017-10679 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10679

CVE-2017-10679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Piwigo 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Piwigo
Published: 2017-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Piwigo through 2.9.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the descriptive name of a permalink by examining the redirect URL that is returned in a request for the permalink ID number of a private album. The permalink ID numbers are easily guessed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10679?: Piwigo through 2.9.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the descriptive name of a permalink by examining the redirect URL that is returned in a request for the permalink ID number of a private album. The permalink ID numbers are easily guessed.
How severe is CVE-2017-10679?: CVE-2017-10679 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-10679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10679?: CVE-2017-10679 affects Piwigo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10679?: 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-2017-10679 published?: CVE-2017-10679 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:piwigo:piwigo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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