How severe is CVE-2017-6529?

CVE-2017-6529 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-2017-6529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6529?

CVE-2017-6529 affects Dnatools Dnalims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6529?

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-2017-6529 published?

CVE-2017-6529 was published on 2017-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6529

CVE-2017-6529 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dnatools Dnalims 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Dnatools Dnalims
Published: 2017-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in dnaTools dnaLIMS 4-2015s13. dnaLIMS is vulnerable to session hijacking by guessing the UID parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6529?: An issue was discovered in dnaTools dnaLIMS 4-2015s13. dnaLIMS is vulnerable to session hijacking by guessing the UID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-6529?: CVE-2017-6529 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-2017-6529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6529?: CVE-2017-6529 affects Dnatools Dnalims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6529?: 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-2017-6529 published?: CVE-2017-6529 was published on 2017-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dnatools:dnalims:4-2015s13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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