How severe is CVE-2017-15883?

CVE-2017-15883 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15883 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15883?

CVE-2017-15883 primarily affects Progress Sitefinity. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15883?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-15883 published?

CVE-2017-15883 was published on 2018-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15883

CVE-2017-15883 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Progress Sitefinity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Progress Sitefinity
Published: 2018-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sitefinity 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently cause a denial of service on load balanced sites or gain privileges via vectors related to weak cryptography.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15883?: Sitefinity 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently cause a denial of service on load balanced sites or gain privileges via vectors related to weak cryptography.
How severe is CVE-2017-15883?: CVE-2017-15883 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15883 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15883?: CVE-2017-15883 primarily affects Progress Sitefinity. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15883?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-15883 published?: CVE-2017-15883 was published on 2018-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

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