Is CVE-2017-12653 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-12653, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-12653 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2017-12653 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12653?

CVE-2017-12653 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2017-12653

CWE-427Published: August 7, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

360 Total Security 9.0.0.1202 before 2017-07-07 allows Privilege Escalation via a Trojan horse Shcore.dll file in any directory in the PATH, as demonstrated by the C:\Python27 directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-12653 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-12653. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.