Is CVE-2017-1000438 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-1000438 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-1000438 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-1000438 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000438?

CVE-2017-1000438 has a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-1000438

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 2, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In OMERO 5.3.3 or earlier a user could create an OriginalFile and adjust its path such that it now points to another user's file on the underlying filesystem, then manipulate the user's data.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-1000438 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.3.