CVE-2017-11500

CVE-2017-11500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metinfo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in MetInfo 5.3.17. A remote attacker can use ..\ to delete any .zip file via the filenames parameter to /admin/system/database/filedown.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11500?
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in MetInfo 5.3.17. A remote attacker can use ..\ to delete any .zip file via the filenames parameter to /admin/system/database/filedown.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-11500?
CVE-2017-11500 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-11500 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11500?
CVE-2017-11500 affects Metinfo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11500?
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-2017-11500 published?
CVE-2017-11500 was published on 2017-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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