How severe is CVE-2017-2217?

CVE-2017-2217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2217?

CVE-2017-2217 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2217?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-2217 published?

CVE-2017-2217 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2217

CVE-2017-2217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3eden Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2017-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in WordPress Download Manager prior to version 2.9.51 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2217?: Open redirect vulnerability in WordPress Download Manager prior to version 2.9.51 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-2217?: CVE-2017-2217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2217?: CVE-2017-2217 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2217 published?: CVE-2017-2217 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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