How severe is CVE-2017-8383?

CVE-2017-8383 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8383 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8383?

CVE-2017-8383 affects Craftcms Craft Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8383?

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

When was CVE-2017-8383 published?

CVE-2017-8383 was published on 2017-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8383

CVE-2017-8383 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Craftcms Craft Cms 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Craftcms Craft Cms
Published: 2017-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Craft CMS before 2.6.2976 does not properly restrict viewing the contents of files in the craft/app/ folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8383?: Craft CMS before 2.6.2976 does not properly restrict viewing the contents of files in the craft/app/ folder.
How severe is CVE-2017-8383?: CVE-2017-8383 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8383 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8383?: CVE-2017-8383 affects Craftcms Craft Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8383?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8383 published?: CVE-2017-8383 was published on 2017-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:craftcms:craft_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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