CVE-2017-14537

Name: CVE-2017-14537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-16T04:29:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 39.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14537 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. trixbox 2.8.0.4 has path traversal via the xajaxargs array parameter to /maint/index.php?packages or the lang parameter to /maint/modules/home/index.php.. EPSS estimates a 39.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

trixbox 2.8.0.4 has path traversal via the xajaxargs array parameter to /maint/index.php?packages or the lang parameter to /maint/modules/home/index.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

39.49%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netfortris	Trixbox	2.8.0.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162853/Trixbox-2.8.0.4-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/CVE-2017-14537-ExploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://secur1tyadvisory.wordpress.com/2018/02/13/trixbox-multiple-path-traversal-vulnerabilities-cve-2017-14537/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162853/Trixbox-2.8.0.4-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/CVE-2017-14537-ExploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://secur1tyadvisory.wordpress.com/2018/02/13/trixbox-multiple-path-traversal-vulnerabilities-cve-2017-14537/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14537?

trixbox 2.8.0.4 has path traversal via the xajaxargs array parameter to /maint/index.php?packages or the lang parameter to /maint/modules/home/index.php.

How severe is CVE-2017-14537?

CVE-2017-14537 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 39.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14537?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-14537?

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Source: NVD / NIST