Is CVE-2017-2252 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-2252 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-2252 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2017-2252 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2252?

CVE-2017-2252 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-2252

CWE-426Published: July 17, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting archive files created by File Compact Ver.5 version 5.10 and earlier, Ver.6 version 6.02 and earlier, Ver.7 version 7.02 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-2252 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.