How severe is CVE-2017-5541?

CVE-2017-5541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5541?

CVE-2017-5541 affects Getsymphony Symphony. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5541?

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

When was CVE-2017-5541 published?

CVE-2017-5541 was published on 2017-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5541

CVE-2017-5541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getsymphony Symphony with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Getsymphony Symphony
Published: 2017-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in template/usererror.missing_extension.php in Symphony CMS before 2.6.10 allows remote attackers to rename arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the existing-folder and new-folder parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5541?: Directory traversal vulnerability in template/usererror.missing_extension.php in Symphony CMS before 2.6.10 allows remote attackers to rename arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the existing-folder and new-folder parameters.
How severe is CVE-2017-5541?: CVE-2017-5541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5541?: CVE-2017-5541 affects Getsymphony Symphony. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5541?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5541 published?: CVE-2017-5541 was published on 2017-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getsymphony:symphony:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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