CVE-2017-20220
CVE-2017-20220 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-18934
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Serviio PRO 1.8 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the Configuration REST API that allows unauthenticated attackers to change the mediabrowser login password. Attackers can send specially crafted requests to the REST API endpoints to modify credentials without authentication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20220?
- Serviio PRO 1.8 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the Configuration REST API that allows unauthenticated attackers to change the mediabrowser login password. Attackers can send specially crafted requests to the REST API endpoints to modify credentials without authentication.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20220?
- CVE-2017-20220 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-2017-20220 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-20220?
- 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-2017-20220 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2017-20220 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-18934.
- When was CVE-2017-20220 published?
- CVE-2017-20220 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitylab.ru/poc/486047.php
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3094
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017050025
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125645
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142386
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41960/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/serviio-pro-unauthenticated-password-change-via-rest-api
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5407.php
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