How severe is CVE-2017-10815?

CVE-2017-10815 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-10815 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10815?

CVE-2017-10815 primarily affects Intercom Malion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10815?

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-2017-10815 published?

CVE-2017-10815 was published on 2017-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10815

CVE-2017-10815 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intercom Malion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Intercom Malion
Published: 2017-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MaLion for Windows 5.2.1 and earlier (only when "Remote Control" is installed) and MaLion for Mac 4.0.1 to 5.2.1 (only when "Remote Control" is installed) allow remote attackers to bypass authentication to execute arbitrary commands or operations on Terminal Agent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10815?: MaLion for Windows 5.2.1 and earlier (only when "Remote Control" is installed) and MaLion for Mac 4.0.1 to 5.2.1 (only when "Remote Control" is installed) allow remote attackers to bypass authentication to execute arbitrary commands or operations on Terminal Agent.
How severe is CVE-2017-10815?: CVE-2017-10815 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-10815 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10815?: CVE-2017-10815 primarily affects Intercom Malion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10815?: 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-2017-10815 published?: CVE-2017-10815 was published on 2017-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:intercom:malion:*:*:*:*:*:mac_os_x:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intercom:malion:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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