How severe is CVE-2017-17708?

CVE-2017-17708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-17708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17708?

CVE-2017-17708 affects Pleasantsolutions Pleasant Password Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17708?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-17708 published?

CVE-2017-17708 was published on 2018-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17708

CVE-2017-17708 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pleasantsolutions Pleasant Password Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Pleasantsolutions Pleasant Password Server
Published: 2018-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Because of insufficient authorization checks it is possible for any authenticated user to change profile data of other users in Pleasant Password Server before 7.8.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17708?: Because of insufficient authorization checks it is possible for any authenticated user to change profile data of other users in Pleasant Password Server before 7.8.3.
How severe is CVE-2017-17708?: CVE-2017-17708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-17708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17708?: CVE-2017-17708 affects Pleasantsolutions Pleasant Password Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17708 published?: CVE-2017-17708 was published on 2018-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.profundis-labs.com/advisories/CVE-2017-17708.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pleasantsolutions:pleasant_password_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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