MEDIUM
CVE-2017-5966
CWE-22Published: May 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Sitecore CRM 8.1 Rev 151207 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via an absolute path traversal attack on sitecore/shell/download.aspx with the file parameter.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-5966 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high 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), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sitecore1 product(s)
crm
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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http://research.aurainfosec.io/disclosures/2017-05-18-sitecore/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://research.aurainfosec.io/disclosures/2017-05-18-sitecore/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-5966
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 23, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-5966 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.