How severe is CVE-2017-10974?

CVE-2017-10974 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-2017-10974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 81% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10974?

CVE-2017-10974 affects Yaws. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10974?

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-2017-10974 published?

CVE-2017-10974 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10974

CVE-2017-10974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yaws with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 81% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 81% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Yaws
Published: 2017-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Yaws 1.91 allows Unauthenticated Remote File Disclosure via HTTP Directory Traversal with /%5C../ to port 8080. NOTE: this CVE is only about use of an initial /%5C sequence to defeat traversal protection mechanisms; the initial /%5C sequence was apparently not discussed in earlier research on this product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10974?: Yaws 1.91 allows Unauthenticated Remote File Disclosure via HTTP Directory Traversal with /%5C../ to port 8080. NOTE: this CVE is only about use of an initial /%5C sequence to defeat traversal protection mechanisms; the initial /%5C sequence was apparently not discussed in earlier research on this product.
How severe is CVE-2017-10974?: CVE-2017-10974 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-2017-10974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 81% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10974?: CVE-2017-10974 affects Yaws. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10974?: 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-2017-10974 published?: CVE-2017-10974 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yaws:yaws:1.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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