Medium severity · published May 1, 2017
CVE-2017-8383
Craft CMS before 2.6.2976 does not properly restrict viewing the contents of files in the craft/app/ folder
5.3
CVSS
1.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Craft CMS before 2.6.2976 does not properly restrict viewing the contents of files in the craft/app/ folder.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.2% · higher than 67% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
CC
Craft Cms · Craftcms
through 2.6.2974 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8383
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-8383
Release Notes
https://craftcms.com/changelog#2-6-2976
Vendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/CraftCMS/status/857743080224473088
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