Is CVE-2017-20133 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20133 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20133 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20133 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20133?

CVE-2017-20133 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20133

CWE-287Published: July 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Itech Job Portal Script 9.13. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Itech Job Portal Script allows for improper authentication, which can be exploited remotely. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it allows full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to the latest version of Itech Job Portal Script to resolve this authentication flaw.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20133 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.