How severe is CVE-2017-15914?

CVE-2017-15914 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-2017-15914 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-2017-15914?

CVE-2017-15914 affects Borgbackup Borg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15914?

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-2017-15914 published?

CVE-2017-15914 was published on 2018-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15914

CVE-2017-15914 is a high-severity vulnerability in Borgbackup Borg 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Borgbackup Borg
Published: 2018-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect implementation of access controls allows remote users to override repository restrictions in Borg servers 1.1.x before 1.1.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15914?: Incorrect implementation of access controls allows remote users to override repository restrictions in Borg servers 1.1.x before 1.1.3.
How severe is CVE-2017-15914?: CVE-2017-15914 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-2017-15914 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-2017-15914?: CVE-2017-15914 affects Borgbackup Borg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15914?: 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-2017-15914 published?: CVE-2017-15914 was published on 2018-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://borgbackup.readthedocs.io/en/stable/changes.html#version-1-1-3-2017-11-27

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:borgbackup:borg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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