How severe is CVE-2017-15280?

CVE-2017-15280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-15280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15280?

CVE-2017-15280 affects Umbraco Umbraco Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15280?

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

When was CVE-2017-15280 published?

CVE-2017-15280 was published on 2017-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15280

CVE-2017-15280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Umbraco Umbraco Cms 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Umbraco Umbraco Cms
Published: 2017-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Umbraco CMS before 7.7.3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading files on the server or sending TCP requests to intranet hosts (aka SSRF), related to Umbraco.Web/umbraco.presentation/umbraco/dialogs/importDocumenttype.aspx.cs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15280?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Umbraco CMS before 7.7.3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading files on the server or sending TCP requests to intranet hosts (aka SSRF), related to Umbraco.Web/umbraco.presentation/umbraco/dialogs/importDocumenttype.aspx.cs.
How severe is CVE-2017-15280?: CVE-2017-15280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15280?: CVE-2017-15280 affects Umbraco Umbraco Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15280 published?: CVE-2017-15280 was published on 2017-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:umbraco:umbraco_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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