How severe is CVE-2017-20063?

CVE-2017-20063 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-2017-20063 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20063?

CVE-2017-20063 affects Elefantcms Elefant Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20063?

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

When was CVE-2017-20063 published?

CVE-2017-20063 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20063

CVE-2017-20063 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elefantcms Elefant Cms 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Elefantcms Elefant Cms
Published: 2022-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /filemanager/upload/drop of the component File Upload. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.3.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20063?: A vulnerability was found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /filemanager/upload/drop of the component File Upload. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.3.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
How severe is CVE-2017-20063?: CVE-2017-20063 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-2017-20063 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20063?: CVE-2017-20063 affects Elefantcms Elefant Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20063?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20063 published?: CVE-2017-20063 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elefantcms:elefant_cms:1.3.12:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*

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