What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5518?

CVE-2017-5518 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-5518?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-5518. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Genixcms CVE-2017-5518

HIGH

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CWE-918)

2017-01-17 cve@mitre.org

SSRF File Upload Genixcms

7.4

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.4 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 17, 2017 - 09:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.4

DescriptionCVE.org

The media-file upload feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to conduct SSRF attacks via a URL, as demonstrated by a URL with an intranet IP address.

AnalysisAI

The media-file upload feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to conduct SSRF attacks via a URL, as demonstrated by a URL with an intranet IP address. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CWE-918), which allows attackers to make the server perform requests to unintended internal or external resources. The media-file upload feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to conduct SSRF attacks via a URL, as demonstrated by a URL with an intranet IP address. Affected products include: Metalgenix Genixcms. Version information: through 0.0.8.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and allowlist destination URLs, block requests to internal networks, use network segmentation.