CVE-2017-20051
CVE-2017-20051 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jrsoftware Inno Setup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Jrsoftware Inno Setup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in InnoSetup Installer. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20051?
- A vulnerability was found in InnoSetup Installer. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20051?
- CVE-2017-20051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2017-20051 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-20051?
- CVE-2017-20051 affects Jrsoftware Inno Setup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-20051?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-20051 published?
- CVE-2017-20051 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jrsoftware:inno_setup:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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