CVE-2017-15914

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

Incorrect implementation of access controls allows remote users to override repository restrictions in Borg servers 1.1.x before 1.1.3.

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 54.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 8, 2018

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://borgbackup.readthedocs.io/en/stable/changes.html#version-1-1-3-2017-11-27
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://borgbackup.readthedocs.io/en/stable/changes.html#version-1-1-3-2017-11-27

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

PyPI(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
borgbackup	1.1.0 ... 1.1.2 (13 versions)	1.1.3	—

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2017-15914?

CVE-2017-15914 is a high vulnerability published on February 8, 2018. Incorrect implementation of access controls allows remote users to override repository restrictions in Borg servers 1.1.x before 1.1.3.

When was CVE-2017-15914 disclosed?

CVE-2017-15914 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 8, 2018, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2017-15914 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-15914 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 54.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15914?

CVE-2017-15914 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2017-15914?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2017-15914, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2017-15914

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