How severe is CVE-2017-12784?

CVE-2017-12784 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12784?

CVE-2017-12784 affects Ccfile Cc File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12784?

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-2017-12784 published?

CVE-2017-12784 was published on 2017-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12784

CVE-2017-12784 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ccfile Cc File Transfer 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% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ccfile Cc File Transfer
Published: 2017-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Youngzsoft CCFile (aka CC File Transfer) 3.6, by sending a crafted HTTP request, it is possible for a malicious user to remotely crash the affected software. No authentication is required. An example payload is a malformed request header with many '|' characters. NOTE: some sources use this ID for a NoviWare issue, but the correct ID for that issue is CVE-2017-12787.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12784?: In Youngzsoft CCFile (aka CC File Transfer) 3.6, by sending a crafted HTTP request, it is possible for a malicious user to remotely crash the affected software. No authentication is required. An example payload is a malformed request header with many '|' characters. NOTE: some sources use this ID for a NoviWare issue, but the correct ID for that issue is CVE-2017-12787.
How severe is CVE-2017-12784?: CVE-2017-12784 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12784?: CVE-2017-12784 affects Ccfile Cc File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12784?: 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-2017-12784 published?: CVE-2017-12784 was published on 2017-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9DojFnTUSNGcG1WN2Q1eVZMQTg/view

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ccfile:cc_file_transfer:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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