How severe is CVE-2017-17903?

CVE-2017-17903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-17903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17903?

CVE-2017-17903 affects Fortunescripts Lynda Clone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17903?

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-2017-17903 published?

CVE-2017-17903 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17903

CVE-2017-17903 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortunescripts Lynda Clone with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Fortunescripts Lynda Clone
Published: 2017-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FS Lynda Clone has CSRF via user/edit_profile, as demonstrated by adding content to the user panel.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17903?: FS Lynda Clone has CSRF via user/edit_profile, as demonstrated by adding content to the user panel.
How severe is CVE-2017-17903?: CVE-2017-17903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-17903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17903?: CVE-2017-17903 affects Fortunescripts Lynda Clone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17903?: 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-2017-17903 published?: CVE-2017-17903 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/d4wner/Vulnerabilities-Report/blob/master/FS%20Lynda%20Clone.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortunescripts:lynda_clone:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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