How severe is CVE-2017-13709?

CVE-2017-13709 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-13709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13709?

CVE-2017-13709 affects Flightgear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13709?

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-2017-13709 published?

CVE-2017-13709 was published on 2017-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13709

CVE-2017-13709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flightgear 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: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Flightgear
Published: 2017-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In FlightGear before version 2017.3.1, Main/logger.cxx in the FGLogger subsystem allows one to overwrite any file via a resource that affects the contents of the global Property Tree.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13709?: In FlightGear before version 2017.3.1, Main/logger.cxx in the FGLogger subsystem allows one to overwrite any file via a resource that affects the contents of the global Property Tree.
How severe is CVE-2017-13709?: CVE-2017-13709 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-13709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13709?: CVE-2017-13709 affects Flightgear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13709?: 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-2017-13709 published?: CVE-2017-13709 was published on 2017-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flightgear:flightgear:2017.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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