Is CVE-2017-11673 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-11673 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-11673 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-11673 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-11673?

CVE-2017-11673 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-11673

CWE-20Published: July 27, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Reporter.exe in Acunetix 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed PRE file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at reporter!madTraceProcess."

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-11673 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.