Is CVE-2017-20160 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20160 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20160 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20160 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20160?

CVE-2017-20160 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20160

CWE-235Published: December 31, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in flitto express-param up to 0.x. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file lib/fetchParams.js. The manipulation leads to improper handling of extra parameters. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.0.0 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is db94f7391ad0a16dcfcba8b9be1af385b25c42db. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217149 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in flitto express-param involves improper handling of extra parameters. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, it represents a significant risk as it is remotely exploitable without authentication.

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 version 1.0.0 or apply the patch identified by hash db94f7391ad0a16dcfcba8b9be1af385b25c42db.

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-2017-20160 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.