How severe is CVE-2017-15957?

CVE-2017-15957 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-2017-15957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15957?

CVE-2017-15957 affects Ingenious School Management System Project Ingenious School Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15957?

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-2017-15957 published?

CVE-2017-15957 was published on 2017-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15957

CVE-2017-15957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ingenious School Management System Project Ingenious School Management System 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ingenious School Management System Project Ingenious School Management System
Published: 2017-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

my_profile.php in Ingenious School Management System 2.3.0 allows a student or teacher to upload an arbitrary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15957?: my_profile.php in Ingenious School Management System 2.3.0 allows a student or teacher to upload an arbitrary file.
How severe is CVE-2017-15957?: CVE-2017-15957 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-2017-15957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15957?: CVE-2017-15957 affects Ingenious School Management System Project Ingenious School Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15957?: 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-2017-15957 published?: CVE-2017-15957 was published on 2017-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ingenious_school_management_system_project:ingenious_school_management_system:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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