CVE-2017-11318
CVE-2017-11318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cobiansoft Cobian Backup 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Cobiansoft Cobian Backup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cobian Backup 11 client allows man-in-the-middle attackers to add and execute new backup tasks when the master server is spoofed. In addition, the attacker can execute system commands remotely by abusing pre-backup events.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11318?
- Cobian Backup 11 client allows man-in-the-middle attackers to add and execute new backup tasks when the master server is spoofed. In addition, the attacker can execute system commands remotely by abusing pre-backup events.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11318?
- CVE-2017-11318 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-2017-11318 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11318?
- CVE-2017-11318 affects Cobiansoft Cobian Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11318?
- 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-2017-11318 published?
- CVE-2017-11318 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cobiansoft:cobian_backup:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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