How severe is CVE-2017-9286?

CVE-2017-9286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9286?

CVE-2017-9286 affects Opensuse Leap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9286?

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-2017-9286 published?

CVE-2017-9286 was published on 2018-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9286

CVE-2017-9286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Leap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Opensuse Leap
Published: 2018-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The packaging of NextCloud in openSUSE used /srv/www/htdocs in an unsafe manner, which could have allowed scripts running as wwwrun user to escalate privileges to root during nextcloud package upgrade.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9286?: The packaging of NextCloud in openSUSE used /srv/www/htdocs in an unsafe manner, which could have allowed scripts running as wwwrun user to escalate privileges to root during nextcloud package upgrade.
How severe is CVE-2017-9286?: CVE-2017-9286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9286?: CVE-2017-9286 affects Opensuse Leap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9286?: 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-2017-9286 published?: CVE-2017-9286 was published on 2018-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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