How severe is CVE-2017-2130?

CVE-2017-2130 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2130 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2130?

CVE-2017-2130 affects Securebrain Phishwall Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2130?

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-2017-2130 published?

CVE-2017-2130 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2130

CVE-2017-2130 is a high-severity vulnerability in Securebrain Phishwall Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Securebrain Phishwall Client
Published: 2017-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PhishWall Client Internet Explorer version Ver. 3.7.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2130?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PhishWall Client Internet Explorer version Ver. 3.7.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2017-2130?: CVE-2017-2130 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2130 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2130?: CVE-2017-2130 affects Securebrain Phishwall Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2130?: 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-2017-2130 published?: CVE-2017-2130 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:securebrain:phishwall_client:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:*

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