How severe is CVE-2017-17999?

CVE-2017-17999 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-2017-17999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17999?

CVE-2017-17999 affects Fairsketch Rise Ultimate Project Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17999?

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-2017-17999 published?

CVE-2017-17999 was published on 2018-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17999

CVE-2017-17999 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fairsketch Rise Ultimate Project Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Fairsketch Rise Ultimate Project Manager
Published: 2018-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in RISE Ultimate Project Manager 1.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter to index.php/knowledge_base/get_article_suggestion/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17999?: SQL injection vulnerability in RISE Ultimate Project Manager 1.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter to index.php/knowledge_base/get_article_suggestion/.
How severe is CVE-2017-17999?: CVE-2017-17999 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-2017-17999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17999?: CVE-2017-17999 affects Fairsketch Rise Ultimate Project Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17999?: 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-2017-17999 published?: CVE-2017-17999 was published on 2018-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fairsketch:rise_ultimate_project_manager:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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