How severe is CVE-2017-9080?

CVE-2017-9080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9080?

CVE-2017-9080 affects Playsms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9080?

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-2017-9080 published?

CVE-2017-9080 was published on 2017-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9080

CVE-2017-9080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Playsms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 62% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Playsms
Published: 2017-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution because PHP code in the name of an uploaded .php file is executed. sendfromfile.php has a combination of Unrestricted File Upload and Code Injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9080?: PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution because PHP code in the name of an uploaded .php file is executed. sendfromfile.php has a combination of Unrestricted File Upload and Code Injection.
How severe is CVE-2017-9080?: CVE-2017-9080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9080?: CVE-2017-9080 affects Playsms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9080?: 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-2017-9080 published?: CVE-2017-9080 was published on 2017-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:playsms:playsms:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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