How severe is CVE-2017-5959?

CVE-2017-5959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5959?

CVE-2017-5959 affects Metalgenix Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5959?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5959 published?

CVE-2017-5959 was published on 2017-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5959

CVE-2017-5959 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Metalgenix Genixcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Metalgenix Genixcms
Published: 2017-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CSRF token bypass in GeniXCMS before 1.0.2 could result in escalation of privileges. The forgotpassword.php page can be used to acquire a token.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5959?: CSRF token bypass in GeniXCMS before 1.0.2 could result in escalation of privileges. The forgotpassword.php page can be used to acquire a token.
How severe is CVE-2017-5959?: CVE-2017-5959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5959?: CVE-2017-5959 affects Metalgenix Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5959 published?: CVE-2017-5959 was published on 2017-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metalgenix:genixcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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