CVE-2017-17384

CVE-2017-17384 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ispconfig 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-269.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
• CVSS v2: 9.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-269
• Affected product: Ispconfig
• Published: 2017-12-07
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ISPConfig 3.x before 3.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to obtain root access by creating a crafted cron job.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17384?

ISPConfig 3.x before 3.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to obtain root access by creating a crafted cron job.

How severe is CVE-2017-17384?

CVE-2017-17384 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-2017-17384 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17384?

CVE-2017-17384 primarily affects Ispconfig. In total, 56 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17384?

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-2017-17384 published?

CVE-2017-17384 was published on 2017-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.ispconfig.org/blog/ispconfig-3-1-9-released-important-security-update/

Affected products (56)

• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.2.2:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.3.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4.6:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.5.4:p7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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