How severe is CVE-2017-11154?

CVE-2017-11154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-11154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11154?

CVE-2017-11154 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-2017-11154?

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-2017-11154 published?

CVE-2017-11154 was published on 2017-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11154

CVE-2017-11154 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synology Photo Station with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Synology Photo Station
Published: 2017-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PixlrEditorHandler.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.7.3-3432 and 6.3-2967 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary PHP scripts via the type parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11154?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PixlrEditorHandler.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.7.3-3432 and 6.3-2967 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary PHP scripts via the type parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-11154?: CVE-2017-11154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-11154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11154?: CVE-2017-11154 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-2017-11154?: 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-2017-11154 published?: CVE-2017-11154 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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