CVE-2017-13996
CVE-2017-13996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Loytec Lvis-3me Firmware 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Loytec Lvis-3me Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Relative Path Traversal issue was discovered in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME versions prior to 6.2.0. The web user interface fails to prevent access to critical files that non administrative users should not have access to, which could allow an attacker to create or modify files or execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-13996?
- A Relative Path Traversal issue was discovered in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME versions prior to 6.2.0. The web user interface fails to prevent access to critical files that non administrative users should not have access to, which could allow an attacker to create or modify files or execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2017-13996?
- CVE-2017-13996 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-2017-13996 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-13996?
- CVE-2017-13996 affects Loytec Lvis-3me Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-13996?
- 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-2017-13996 published?
- CVE-2017-13996 was published on 2017-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:loytec:lvis-3me_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2017-13992 — High (CVSS 8.1): An Insufficient Entropy issue was discovered in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME versions prior to 6.2.0. The application does not…
- CVE-2017-13998 — High (CVSS 7.5): An Insufficiently Protected Credentials issue was discovered in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME versions prior to 6.2.0. The…
- CVE-2017-13994 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): A Cross-site Scripting issue was discovered in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME versions prior to 6.2.0. The web interface lacks proper…
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