CVE-2017-18380

CVE-2017-18380 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edx Edx-platform 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-284.

Key facts

Description

edx-platform before 2017-08-03 allows attackers to trigger password-reset e-mail messages in which the reset link has an attacker-controlled domain name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18380?
edx-platform before 2017-08-03 allows attackers to trigger password-reset e-mail messages in which the reset link has an attacker-controlled domain name.
How severe is CVE-2017-18380?
CVE-2017-18380 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-18380 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18380?
CVE-2017-18380 affects Edx Edx-platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18380?
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-2017-18380 published?
CVE-2017-18380 was published on 2019-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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