How severe is CVE-2017-6895?

CVE-2017-6895 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-2017-6895 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6895?

CVE-2017-6895 affects Usb Pratirodh Project Usb Pratirodh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6895?

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-2017-6895 published?

CVE-2017-6895 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6895

CVE-2017-6895 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Usb Pratirodh Project Usb Pratirodh 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Usb Pratirodh Project Usb Pratirodh
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

USB Pratirodh allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via XML data in usb.xml.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6895?: USB Pratirodh allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via XML data in usb.xml.
How severe is CVE-2017-6895?: CVE-2017-6895 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-2017-6895 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6895?: CVE-2017-6895 affects Usb Pratirodh Project Usb Pratirodh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6895?: 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-2017-6895 published?: CVE-2017-6895 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:usb_pratirodh_project:usb_pratirodh:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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