How severe is CVE-2017-8827?

CVE-2017-8827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8827?

CVE-2017-8827 affects Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8827?

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-2017-8827 published?

CVE-2017-8827 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8827

CVE-2017-8827 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Genixcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Genixcms
Published: 2017-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

forgotpassword.php in GeniXCMS 1.0.2 lacks a rate limit, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (login inability) or possibly conduct Arbitrary User Password Reset attacks via a series of requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8827?: forgotpassword.php in GeniXCMS 1.0.2 lacks a rate limit, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (login inability) or possibly conduct Arbitrary User Password Reset attacks via a series of requests.
How severe is CVE-2017-8827?: CVE-2017-8827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8827?: CVE-2017-8827 affects Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8827?: 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-2017-8827 published?: CVE-2017-8827 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/75

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:genixcms:genixcms:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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