CVE-2017-9031
CVE-2017-9031 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Deluge-torrent Deluge 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Deluge-torrent Deluge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WebUI component in Deluge before 1.3.15 contains a directory traversal vulnerability involving a request in which the name of the render file is not associated with any template file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9031?
- The WebUI component in Deluge before 1.3.15 contains a directory traversal vulnerability involving a request in which the name of the render file is not associated with any template file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9031?
- CVE-2017-9031 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-2017-9031 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9031?
- CVE-2017-9031 affects Deluge-torrent Deluge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9031?
- 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-2017-9031 published?
- CVE-2017-9031 was published on 2017-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/ReleaseNotes/1.3.15
- http://git.deluge-torrent.org/deluge/commit/?h=1.3-stable&id=41acade01ae88f7b7bbdba308a0886771aa582fd
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3856
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99099
- https://bugs.debian.org/862611
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:deluge-torrent:deluge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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