How severe is CVE-2017-15358?

CVE-2017-15358 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15358 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15358?

CVE-2017-15358 affects Charlesproxy Charles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15358?

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-2017-15358 published?

CVE-2017-15358 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15358

CVE-2017-15358 is a high-severity vulnerability in Charlesproxy Charles with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Charlesproxy Charles
Published: 2018-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition in the Charles Proxy Settings suid binary in Charles Proxy before 4.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the --self-repair option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15358?: Race condition in the Charles Proxy Settings suid binary in Charles Proxy before 4.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the --self-repair option.
How severe is CVE-2017-15358?: CVE-2017-15358 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15358 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15358?: CVE-2017-15358 affects Charlesproxy Charles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15358?: 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-2017-15358 published?: CVE-2017-15358 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:charlesproxy:charles:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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