How severe is CVE-2017-15956?

CVE-2017-15956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-15956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15956?

CVE-2017-15956 affects Converto Video Downloader & Converter Project Converto Video Downloader & Converter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15956?

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-2017-15956 published?

CVE-2017-15956 was published on 2017-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15956

CVE-2017-15956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Converto Video Downloader & Converter Project Converto Video Downloader & Converter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Converto Video Downloader & Converter Project Converto Video Downloader & Converter
Published: 2017-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ConverTo Video Downloader & Converter 1.4.1 allows Arbitrary File Download via the token parameter to download.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15956?: ConverTo Video Downloader & Converter 1.4.1 allows Arbitrary File Download via the token parameter to download.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-15956?: CVE-2017-15956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15956?: CVE-2017-15956 affects Converto Video Downloader & Converter Project Converto Video Downloader & Converter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15956?: 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-2017-15956 published?: CVE-2017-15956 was published on 2017-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144456/ConverTo-Video-Downloader-And-Converter-1.4.1-Arbitrary-File-Download.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:converto_video_downloader_\&_converter_project:converto_video_downloader_\&_converter:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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