How severe is CVE-2017-20123?

CVE-2017-20123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-20123 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-2017-20123?

CVE-2017-20123 affects Sparklabs Viscosity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20123?

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-2017-20123 published?

CVE-2017-20123 was published on 2022-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20123

CVE-2017-20123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sparklabs Viscosity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Sparklabs Viscosity
Published: 2022-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Viscosity 1.6.7. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation leads to untrusted search path. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.6.8 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20123?: A vulnerability was found in Viscosity 1.6.7. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation leads to untrusted search path. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.6.8 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
How severe is CVE-2017-20123?: CVE-2017-20123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-20123 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-2017-20123?: CVE-2017-20123 affects Sparklabs Viscosity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20123?: 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-2017-20123 published?: CVE-2017-20123 was published on 2022-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sparklabs:viscosity:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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