CVE-2017-12851
CVE-2017-12851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kanboard with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-640.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Affected product: Kanboard
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An authenticated standard user could reset the password of the admin by altering form data. Affects kanboard before 1.0.46.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12851?
- An authenticated standard user could reset the password of the admin by altering form data. Affects kanboard before 1.0.46.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12851?
- CVE-2017-12851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-12851 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12851?
- CVE-2017-12851 affects Kanboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12851?
- 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-2017-12851 published?
- CVE-2017-12851 was published on 2017-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100352
- https://github.com/kanboard/kanboard/commit/b79b18efd7a1a8b591753a4eddd473f88d55b7df
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kanboard:kanboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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