How severe is CVE-2017-11151?

CVE-2017-11151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-11151 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11151?

CVE-2017-11151 primarily affects Synology Photo Station. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11151?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-11151 published?

CVE-2017-11151 was published on 2017-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11151

CVE-2017-11151 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Synology Photo Station with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Synology Photo Station
Published: 2017-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in synotheme_upload.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.7.3-3432 and 6.3-2967 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files without authentication via the logo_upload action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11151?: A vulnerability in synotheme_upload.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.7.3-3432 and 6.3-2967 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files without authentication via the logo_upload action.
How severe is CVE-2017-11151?: CVE-2017-11151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-11151 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11151?: CVE-2017-11151 primarily affects Synology Photo Station. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11151?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-11151 published?: CVE-2017-11151 was published on 2017-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:synology:photo_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:synology:photo_station:6.3-2967:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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