CVE-2017-5480

Name: CVE-2017-5480
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-15T22:59:00.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5480 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/files/files.ctrl.php in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files by leveraging back-office access to provide a .. (dot dot) in the fm_selected array parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/files/files.ctrl.php in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files by leveraging back-office access to provide a .. (dot dot) in the fm_selected array parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
B2evolution	B2evolution	<= 6.8.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5480?

How severe is CVE-2017-5480?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5480 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5480?

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Source: NVD / NIST