CVE-2017-14979

Name: CVE-2017-14979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-03T01:29:02.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Gxlcms uses an unsafe character-replacement approach in an attempt to restrict access, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via modified pathnames in the s parameter to index.php, related to Lib/Admin/Action/TplAction.class.php and Lib/Admin/Common/function.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gxlcms uses an unsafe character-replacement approach in an attempt to restrict access, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via modified pathnames in the s parameter to index.php, related to Lib/Admin/Action/TplAction.class.php and Lib/Admin/Common/function.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gxlcms	Gxlcms	All versions

References

https://github.com/Blck4/blck4/blob/master/Gxlcms%20POC.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Blck4/blck4/blob/master/Gxlcms%20POC.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14979?

How severe is CVE-2017-14979?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14979?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST