How severe is CVE-2017-15578?

CVE-2017-15578 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-2017-15578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15578?

CVE-2017-15578 affects Phpsugar Php Melody. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15578?

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-2017-15578 published?

CVE-2017-15578 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15578

CVE-2017-15578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpsugar Php Melody 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phpsugar Php Melody
Published: 2017-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In PHPSUGAR PHP Melody before 2.7.3, SQL Injection exists via the image parameter to admin/edit_category.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15578?: In PHPSUGAR PHP Melody before 2.7.3, SQL Injection exists via the image parameter to admin/edit_category.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-15578?: CVE-2017-15578 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-2017-15578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15578?: CVE-2017-15578 affects Phpsugar Php Melody. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15578?: 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-2017-15578 published?: CVE-2017-15578 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpsugar:php_melody:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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