CVE-2017-8868
CVE-2017-8868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flatcore Flatcore-cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Flatcore Flatcore-cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
acp/core/files.browser.php in flatCore 1.4.7 allows file deletion via directory traversal in the delete parameter to acp/acp.php. The risk might be limited to requests submitted through CSRF.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8868?
- acp/core/files.browser.php in flatCore 1.4.7 allows file deletion via directory traversal in the delete parameter to acp/acp.php. The risk might be limited to requests submitted through CSRF.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8868?
- CVE-2017-8868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8868 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8868?
- CVE-2017-8868 affects Flatcore Flatcore-cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8868?
- 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-2017-8868 published?
- CVE-2017-8868 was published on 2017-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:flatcore:flatcore-cms:1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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