Is CVE-2017-20171 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20171 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20171 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20171 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20171?

CVE-2017-20171 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20171

CWE-89Published: January 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PrivateSky apersistence. This affects an unknown part of the file db/sql/mysqlUtils.js. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The identifier of the patch is 954425f61634b556fe644837a592a5b8fcfca068. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-218457 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the PrivateSky apersistence project within the mysqlUtils component. This critical flaw allows attackers to manipulate database operations.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the patch identified as 954425f61634b556fe644837a592a5b8fcfca068.

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-2017-20171 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-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.