CVE-2017-20217

CVE-2017-20217 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Description

Serviio PRO 1.8 contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper access control enforcement in the Configuration REST API that allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive information. Remote attackers can send specially crafted requests to the REST API endpoints to retrieve potentially sensitive configuration data without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20217?
Serviio PRO 1.8 contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper access control enforcement in the Configuration REST API that allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive information. Remote attackers can send specially crafted requests to the REST API endpoints to retrieve potentially sensitive configuration data without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2017-20217?
CVE-2017-20217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-20217 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20217?
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.
Does CVE-2017-20217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2017-20217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-18928.
When was CVE-2017-20217 published?
CVE-2017-20217 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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