HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-13706
CRITICAL

CVE-2017-13706

CWE-611Published: October 10, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the import package functionality of the deployment module in Lansweeper before 6.0.100.67 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service, conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks, conduct internal port scans, or have unspecified other impact via an XML request, aka bug #572705.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-13706 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), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.9.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

lansweeper1 product(s)
lansweeper
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-13706
CVSS Score9.9 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 10, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-611)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-13706 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.