CVE-2017-17536

Name: CVE-2017-17536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-11T07:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17536 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Phabricator before 2017-11-10 does not block the --config and --debugger flags to the Mercurial hg program, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the web UI to browse a branch whose name begins with a --config= or --debugger= substring.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Phabricator before 2017-11-10 does not block the --config and --debugger flags to the Mercurial hg program, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the web UI to browse a branch whose name begins with a --config= or --debugger= substring.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phacility	Phabricator	< 2017-11-10

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/288704Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://secure.phabricator.com/T13012Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/288704Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://secure.phabricator.com/T13012Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17536?

How severe is CVE-2017-17536?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17536 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17536?

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