Is CVE-2017-20220 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20220 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20220 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20220 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20220?

CVE-2017-20220 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-20220

CWE-306Published: March 16, 2026· Updated: Mar 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.18%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:39.8th

Official Description

Serviio PRO 1.8 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the Configuration REST API that allows unauthenticated attackers to change the mediabrowser login password. Attackers can send specially crafted requests to the REST API endpoints to modify credentials without authentication.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20220 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.