How severe is CVE-2017-18381?

CVE-2017-18381 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-18381 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18381?

CVE-2017-18381 affects Edx Edx-platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18381?

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-2017-18381 published?

CVE-2017-18381 was published on 2019-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18381

CVE-2017-18381 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edx Edx-platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Edx Edx-platform
Published: 2019-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installation process in Open edX before 2017-01-10 exposes a MongoDB instance to external connections with default credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18381?: The installation process in Open edX before 2017-01-10 exposes a MongoDB instance to external connections with default credentials.
How severe is CVE-2017-18381?: CVE-2017-18381 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18381 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18381?: CVE-2017-18381 affects Edx Edx-platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18381?: 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-2017-18381 published?: CVE-2017-18381 was published on 2019-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:edx:edx-platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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