How severe is CVE-2017-17733?

CVE-2017-17733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-17733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17733?

CVE-2017-17733 affects Maccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17733?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-17733 published?

CVE-2017-17733 was published on 2017-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17733

CVE-2017-17733 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Maccms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Maccms
Published: 2017-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Maccms 8.x allows remote command execution via the wd parameter in an index.php?m=vod-search request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17733?: Maccms 8.x allows remote command execution via the wd parameter in an index.php?m=vod-search request.
How severe is CVE-2017-17733?: CVE-2017-17733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-17733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17733?: CVE-2017-17733 affects Maccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-17733 published?: CVE-2017-17733 was published on 2017-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.0day5.com/archives/4383/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:maccms:maccms:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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