How severe is CVE-2017-14763?

CVE-2017-14763 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-2017-14763 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14763?

CVE-2017-14763 affects Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14763?

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-2017-14763 published?

CVE-2017-14763 was published on 2017-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14763

CVE-2017-14763 is a high-severity vulnerability in Genixcms 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Genixcms
Published: 2017-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Install Themes page in GeniXCMS 1.1.4, remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary PHP code via a .php file in a ZIP archive of a theme.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14763?: In the Install Themes page in GeniXCMS 1.1.4, remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary PHP code via a .php file in a ZIP archive of a theme.
How severe is CVE-2017-14763?: CVE-2017-14763 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-2017-14763 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14763?: CVE-2017-14763 affects Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14763?: 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-2017-14763 published?: CVE-2017-14763 was published on 2017-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://ph0rse.me/2017/09/21/GeniXCMS-1-1-4%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%E7%89%88%E6%9C%AC-getshell/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:genixcms:genixcms:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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