How severe is CVE-2017-12079?

CVE-2017-12079 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-2017-12079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12079?

CVE-2017-12079 affects Synology Photo Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12079?

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-2017-12079 published?

CVE-2017-12079 was published on 2017-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12079

CVE-2017-12079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synology Photo Station 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Synology Photo Station
Published: 2017-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in picasa.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.8.1-3458 and before 6.3-2970 allows remote attackers to obtain arbitrary files via prog_id field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12079?: Files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in picasa.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.8.1-3458 and before 6.3-2970 allows remote attackers to obtain arbitrary files via prog_id field.
How severe is CVE-2017-12079?: CVE-2017-12079 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-2017-12079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12079?: CVE-2017-12079 affects Synology Photo Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12079?: 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-2017-12079 published?: CVE-2017-12079 was published on 2017-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/support/security/Synology_SA_17_63_Photo_Station

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:synology:photo_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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