How severe is CVE-2017-14198?

CVE-2017-14198 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-2017-14198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14198?

CVE-2017-14198 primarily affects Squiz Matrix. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14198?

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-2017-14198 published?

CVE-2017-14198 was published on 2017-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14198

CVE-2017-14198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Squiz Matrix 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Squiz Matrix
Published: 2017-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Squiz Matrix before 5.3.6.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.1.3. Authenticated users with permissions to edit design assets can cause Remote Code Execution (RCE) via a maliciously crafted time_format tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14198?: An issue was discovered in Squiz Matrix before 5.3.6.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.1.3. Authenticated users with permissions to edit design assets can cause Remote Code Execution (RCE) via a maliciously crafted time_format tag.
How severe is CVE-2017-14198?: CVE-2017-14198 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-2017-14198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14198?: CVE-2017-14198 primarily affects Squiz Matrix. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14198?: 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-2017-14198 published?: CVE-2017-14198 was published on 2017-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://devalias.net/devalias/2017/09/07/squiz-matrix-multiple-vulnerabilities/

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:5.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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