How severe is CVE-2017-20101?

CVE-2017-20101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-20101 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20101?

CVE-2017-20101 affects Projectsend. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20101?

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

When was CVE-2017-20101 published?

CVE-2017-20101 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20101

CVE-2017-20101 is a low-severity vulnerability in Projectsend with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Projectsend
Published: 2022-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ProjectSend r754. This affects an unknown part of the file process.php?do=zip_download. The manipulation of the argument client/file leads to information disclosure. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20101?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ProjectSend r754. This affects an unknown part of the file process.php?do=zip_download. The manipulation of the argument client/file leads to information disclosure. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20101?: CVE-2017-20101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-20101 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20101?: CVE-2017-20101 affects Projectsend. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20101?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20101 published?: CVE-2017-20101 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:projectsend:projectsend:r754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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