CVE-2017-16762
CVE-2017-16762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sanic Project Sanic 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sanic Project Sanic
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sanic before 0.5.1 allows reading arbitrary files with directory traversal, as demonstrated by the /static/..%2f substring.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16762?
- Sanic before 0.5.1 allows reading arbitrary files with directory traversal, as demonstrated by the /static/..%2f substring.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16762?
- CVE-2017-16762 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-2017-16762 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16762?
- CVE-2017-16762 affects Sanic Project Sanic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16762?
- 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-2017-16762 published?
- CVE-2017-16762 was published on 2017-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/channelcat/sanic/issues/633
- https://github.com/channelcat/sanic/releases/tag/0.5.1
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sanic_project:sanic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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