How severe is CVE-2017-11404?

CVE-2017-11404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-11404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11404?

CVE-2017-11404 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11404?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-11404 published?

CVE-2017-11404 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11404

CVE-2017-11404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple
Published: 2017-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.2.2, remote authenticated administrators can upload a .php file via a FileManager action to admin/moduleinterface.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11404?: In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.2.2, remote authenticated administrators can upload a .php file via a FileManager action to admin/moduleinterface.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-11404?: CVE-2017-11404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-11404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11404?: CVE-2017-11404 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11404?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-11404 published?: CVE-2017-11404 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.yuesec.com/img/cccccve/CMSMadeSimple/upl0advul123/images/upload_vulnerability_yuesec.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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