CVE-2017-11715

CVE-2017-11715 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Metinfo Project Metinfo 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-94.

Key facts

Description

job/uploadfile_save.php in MetInfo through 5.3.17 blocks the .php extension but not related extensions, which might allow remote authenticated admins to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .phtml file after certain actions involving admin/system/safe.php and job/cv.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11715?
job/uploadfile_save.php in MetInfo through 5.3.17 blocks the .php extension but not related extensions, which might allow remote authenticated admins to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .phtml file after certain actions involving admin/system/safe.php and job/cv.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-11715?
CVE-2017-11715 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-2017-11715 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11715?
CVE-2017-11715 affects Metinfo Project Metinfo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11715?
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-2017-11715 published?
CVE-2017-11715 was published on 2017-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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