CVE-2017-11512
CVE-2017-11512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Manageengine Servicedesk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 80% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 80% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Manageengine Servicedesk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ManageEngine ServiceDesk 9.3.9328 is vulnerable to arbitrary file downloads due to improper restrictions of the pathname used in the name parameter for the download-snapshot URL. An unauthenticated remote attacker can use this vulnerability to download arbitrary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11512?
- The ManageEngine ServiceDesk 9.3.9328 is vulnerable to arbitrary file downloads due to improper restrictions of the pathname used in the name parameter for the download-snapshot URL. An unauthenticated remote attacker can use this vulnerability to download arbitrary files.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11512?
- CVE-2017-11512 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-11512 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11512?
- CVE-2017-11512 affects Manageengine Servicedesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11512?
- 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-2017-11512 published?
- CVE-2017-11512 was published on 2017-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:servicedesk:9.3.9328:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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