CVE-2017-9538

Name: CVE-2017-9538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-03T01:29:03.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9538 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The 'Upload logo from external path' function of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor version 12.0.15300.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (permanent display of a "Cannot exit above the top directory" error message throughout the entire web application) via a ".." in the path field. In other words, the denial of service is caused by an incorrect implementation of a directory-traversal protection mechanism.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The 'Upload logo from external path' function of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor version 12.0.15300.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (permanent display of a "Cannot exit above the top directory" error message throughout the entire web application) via a ".." in the path field. In other words, the denial of service is caused by an incorrect implementation of a directory-traversal protection mechanism.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Network Performance Monitor	<= 12.0.15300.90

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541263/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101066Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541263/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101066Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9538?

How severe is CVE-2017-9538?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9538 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9538?

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Source: NVD / NIST