How severe is CVE-2017-5965?

CVE-2017-5965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5965?

CVE-2017-5965 affects Sitecore Crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5965?

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

When was CVE-2017-5965 published?

CVE-2017-5965 was published on 2017-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5965

CVE-2017-5965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sitecore Crm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sitecore Crm
Published: 2017-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The package manager in Sitecore CRM 8.1 Rev 151207 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary ASP code by creating a ZIP archive in which a .asp file has a ..\ in its pathname, visiting sitecore/shell/applications/install/dialogs/Upload%20Package/UploadPackage2.aspx to upload this archive and extract its contents, and visiting a URI under sitecore/ to execute the .asp file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5965?: The package manager in Sitecore CRM 8.1 Rev 151207 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary ASP code by creating a ZIP archive in which a .asp file has a ..\ in its pathname, visiting sitecore/shell/applications/install/dialogs/Upload%20Package/UploadPackage2.aspx to upload this archive and extract its contents, and visiting a URI under sitecore/ to execute the .asp file.
How severe is CVE-2017-5965?: CVE-2017-5965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5965?: CVE-2017-5965 affects Sitecore Crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5965 published?: CVE-2017-5965 was published on 2017-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://research.aurainfosec.io/disclosures/2017-05-18-sitecore/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:crm:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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