How severe is CVE-2017-14771?

CVE-2017-14771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14771?

CVE-2017-14771 affects Skyboxsecurity Skybox Manager Client Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14771?

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

When was CVE-2017-14771 published?

CVE-2017-14771 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14771

CVE-2017-14771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Skyboxsecurity Skybox Manager Client Application with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Skyboxsecurity Skybox Manager Client Application
Published: 2017-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied files path when uploading files via the application. During a debugger-pause state, a local authenticated attacker can upload an arbitrary file and overwrite existing files within the scope of the affected application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14771?: Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied files path when uploading files via the application. During a debugger-pause state, a local authenticated attacker can upload an arbitrary file and overwrite existing files within the scope of the affected application.
How severe is CVE-2017-14771?: CVE-2017-14771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14771?: CVE-2017-14771 affects Skyboxsecurity Skybox Manager Client Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14771?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14771 published?: CVE-2017-14771 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:skyboxsecurity:skybox_manager_client_application:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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