How severe is CVE-2017-13696?

CVE-2017-13696 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-2017-13696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 79% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13696?

CVE-2017-13696 primarily affects Flexense Dupscout. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13696?

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-2017-13696 published?

CVE-2017-13696 was published on 2018-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13696

CVE-2017-13696 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Flexense Dupscout with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 79% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 79% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Flexense Dupscout
Published: 2018-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability lies in the web server component of Dup Scout Enterprise 9.9.14, Disk Savvy Enterprise 9.9.14, Sync Breeze Enterprise 9.9.16, and Disk Pulse Enterprise 9.9.16 where an attacker can craft a malicious GET request and exploit the web server component. Successful exploitation of the software will allow an attacker to gain complete access to the system with NT AUTHORITY / SYSTEM level privileges. The vulnerability lies due to improper handling and sanitization of the incoming request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13696?: A buffer overflow vulnerability lies in the web server component of Dup Scout Enterprise 9.9.14, Disk Savvy Enterprise 9.9.14, Sync Breeze Enterprise 9.9.16, and Disk Pulse Enterprise 9.9.16 where an attacker can craft a malicious GET request and exploit the web server component. Successful exploitation of the software will allow an attacker to gain complete access to the system with NT AUTHORITY / SYSTEM level privileges. The vulnerability lies due to improper handling and sanitization of the incoming request.
How severe is CVE-2017-13696?: CVE-2017-13696 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-2017-13696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 79% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13696?: CVE-2017-13696 primarily affects Flexense Dupscout. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13696?: 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-2017-13696 published?: CVE-2017-13696 was published on 2018-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:flexense:dupscout:9.9.14:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexense:disksavvy:9.9.14:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexense:syncbreeze:9.9.16:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexense:diskpulse:9.9.16:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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