How severe is CVE-2017-12775?

CVE-2017-12775 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-2017-12775 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12775?

CVE-2017-12775 affects Question2answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12775?

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-2017-12775 published?

CVE-2017-12775 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12775

CVE-2017-12775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Question2answer 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Question2answer
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

qa-include/qa-install.php in Question2Answer before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to create multiple user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12775?: qa-include/qa-install.php in Question2Answer before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to create multiple user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2017-12775?: CVE-2017-12775 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-2017-12775 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12775?: CVE-2017-12775 affects Question2answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12775?: 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-2017-12775 published?: CVE-2017-12775 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:question2answer:question2answer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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