Is CVE-2017-5480 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-5480 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-5480 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-5480 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5480?

CVE-2017-5480 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-5480

CWE-22Published: January 15, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/files/files.ctrl.php in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files by leveraging back-office access to provide a .. (dot dot) in the fm_selected array parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5480 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.