How severe is CVE-2017-17593?

CVE-2017-17593 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-17593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17593?

CVE-2017-17593 affects Simple Chatting System Project Simple Chatting System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17593?

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-2017-17593 published?

CVE-2017-17593 was published on 2017-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17593

CVE-2017-17593 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple Chatting System Project Simple Chatting System 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Simple Chatting System Project Simple Chatting System
Published: 2017-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Simple Chatting System 1.0 allows Arbitrary File Upload via view/my_profile.php, which places files under uploads/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17593?: Simple Chatting System 1.0 allows Arbitrary File Upload via view/my_profile.php, which places files under uploads/.
How severe is CVE-2017-17593?: CVE-2017-17593 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-17593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17593?: CVE-2017-17593 affects Simple Chatting System Project Simple Chatting System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17593?: 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-2017-17593 published?: CVE-2017-17593 was published on 2017-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_chatting_system_project:simple_chatting_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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