How severe is CVE-2017-14595?

CVE-2017-14595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14595 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-2017-14595?

CVE-2017-14595 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14595?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-14595 published?

CVE-2017-14595 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14595

CVE-2017-14595 is a low-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2017-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Joomla! before 3.8.0, a logic bug in a SQL query could lead to the disclosure of article intro texts when these articles are in the archived state.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14595?: In Joomla! before 3.8.0, a logic bug in a SQL query could lead to the disclosure of article intro texts when these articles are in the archived state.
How severe is CVE-2017-14595?: CVE-2017-14595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14595 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-2017-14595?: CVE-2017-14595 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14595?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14595 published?: CVE-2017-14595 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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