How severe is CVE-2017-20016?

CVE-2017-20016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-20016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20016?

CVE-2017-20016 affects Weka Interest Security Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20016?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-20016 published?

CVE-2017-20016 was published on 2022-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20016

CVE-2017-20016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Weka Interest Security Scanner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Weka Interest Security Scanner
Published: 2022-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Portscan. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20016?: A vulnerability has been found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Portscan. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2017-20016?: CVE-2017-20016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-20016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20016?: CVE-2017-20016 affects Weka Interest Security Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20016 published?: CVE-2017-20016 was published on 2022-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:weka:interest_security_scanner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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