CVE-2017-17058
CVE-2017-17058 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automattic Woocommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 22% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Automattic Woocommerce
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WooCommerce plugin through 3.x for WordPress has a Directory Traversal Vulnerability via a /wp-content/plugins/woocommerce/templates/emails/plain/ URI, which accesses a parent directory. NOTE: a software maintainer indicates that Directory Traversal is not possible because all of the template files have "if (!defined('ABSPATH')) {exit;}" code
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17058?
- The WooCommerce plugin through 3.x for WordPress has a Directory Traversal Vulnerability via a /wp-content/plugins/woocommerce/templates/emails/plain/ URI, which accesses a parent directory. NOTE: a software maintainer indicates that Directory Traversal is not possible because all of the template files have "if (!defined('ABSPATH')) {exit;}" code
- How severe is CVE-2017-17058?
- CVE-2017-17058 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-2017-17058 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-17058?
- CVE-2017-17058 affects Automattic Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-17058?
- 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-2017-17058 published?
- CVE-2017-17058 was published on 2017-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/woocommerce/woocommerce/issues/17964
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43196/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/ghdb/4613/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:automattic:woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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