How severe is CVE-2017-17876?

CVE-2017-17876 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-17876 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17876?

CVE-2017-17876 affects Iwcnetwork Shift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17876?

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-2017-17876 published?

CVE-2017-17876 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17876

CVE-2017-17876 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iwcnetwork Shift 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-275.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
Affected product: Iwcnetwork Shift
Published: 2017-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Biometric Shift Employee Management System 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended file-read restrictions via a user=download request with a pathname in the path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17876?: Biometric Shift Employee Management System 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended file-read restrictions via a user=download request with a pathname in the path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-17876?: CVE-2017-17876 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-17876 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17876?: CVE-2017-17876 affects Iwcnetwork Shift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17876?: 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-2017-17876 published?: CVE-2017-17876 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43394/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iwcnetwork:shift:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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