CVE-2017-11673
CVE-2017-11673 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Reporter.exe in Acunetix 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed PRE file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at reporter!madTraceProcess."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11673?
- Reporter.exe in Acunetix 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed PRE file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at reporter!madTraceProcess."
- How severe is CVE-2017-11673?
- CVE-2017-11673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11673 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11673?
- CVE-2017-11673 affects Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11673?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-11673 published?
- CVE-2017-11673 was published on 2017-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:acunetix:web_vulnerability_scanner:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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