How severe is CVE-2017-13706?

CVE-2017-13706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2017-13706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13706?

CVE-2017-13706 affects Lansweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13706?

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-2017-13706 published?

CVE-2017-13706 was published on 2017-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13706

CVE-2017-13706 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lansweeper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Lansweeper
Published: 2017-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the import package functionality of the deployment module in Lansweeper before 6.0.100.67 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service, conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks, conduct internal port scans, or have unspecified other impact via an XML request, aka bug #572705.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13706?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the import package functionality of the deployment module in Lansweeper before 6.0.100.67 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service, conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks, conduct internal port scans, or have unspecified other impact via an XML request, aka bug #572705.
How severe is CVE-2017-13706?: CVE-2017-13706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2017-13706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13706?: CVE-2017-13706 affects Lansweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13706?: 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-2017-13706 published?: CVE-2017-13706 was published on 2017-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lansweeper:lansweeper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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