How severe is CVE-2017-17794?

CVE-2017-17794 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-2017-17794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17794?

CVE-2017-17794 affects Blogotext Project Blogotext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17794?

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-2017-17794 published?

CVE-2017-17794 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17794

CVE-2017-17794 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Blogotext Project Blogotext with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Blogotext Project Blogotext
Published: 2017-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

validate_form_preferences in admin/preferences.php in BlogoText through 3.7.6 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to an e-mail address field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17794?: validate_form_preferences in admin/preferences.php in BlogoText through 3.7.6 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to an e-mail address field.
How severe is CVE-2017-17794?: CVE-2017-17794 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-2017-17794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17794?: CVE-2017-17794 affects Blogotext Project Blogotext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17794?: 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-2017-17794 published?: CVE-2017-17794 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blogotext_project:blogotext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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