CVE-2017-2226

Name: CVE-2017-2226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-07T13:29:00.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Setup file of advance preparation for e-Tax software (WEB version) (1.17.1) and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Setup file of advance preparation for e-Tax software (WEB version) (1.17.1) and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nta	E-Tax	<= 1.17.1

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN79451345/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99334Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN79451345/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99334Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2226?

How severe is CVE-2017-2226?

CVE-2017-2226 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2226?

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