How severe is CVE-2017-2179?

CVE-2017-2179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2179?

CVE-2017-2179 affects Ipa Appgoat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2179?

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-2017-2179 published?

CVE-2017-2179 was published on 2017-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2179

CVE-2017-2179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipa Appgoat 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ipa Appgoat
Published: 2017-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application V3.0.2 and earlier allows remote code execution via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-2181 and CVE-2017-2182.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2179?: Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application V3.0.2 and earlier allows remote code execution via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-2181 and CVE-2017-2182.
How severe is CVE-2017-2179?: CVE-2017-2179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2179?: CVE-2017-2179 affects Ipa Appgoat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2179?: 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-2017-2179 published?: CVE-2017-2179 was published on 2017-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN80238098/index.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ipa:appgoat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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