CVE-2017-13708
CVE-2017-13708 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vxsearch Vx Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th 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: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Vxsearch Vx Search
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the web server service in VX Search Enterprise 10.0.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GET request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-13708?
- Buffer overflow in the web server service in VX Search Enterprise 10.0.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GET request.
- How severe is CVE-2017-13708?
- CVE-2017-13708 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-2017-13708 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-13708?
- CVE-2017-13708 affects Vxsearch Vx Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-13708?
- 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-2017-13708 published?
- CVE-2017-13708 was published on 2017-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vxsearch:vx_search:10.0.14:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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