CVE-2017-1000169: QuickerBB version <= 0.7.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary file writes which can lead to remote code execution

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-1000169?

quickerbb: upgrade to newer than 0.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-1000169 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000169 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-1000169 affect?

CVE-2017-1000169 affects quickerbb. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). QuickerBB version <= 0.7.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary file writes which can lead to remote code execution. This can lead to the complete takeover of the server hosting QuickerBB.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-1000169?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-1000169 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting quickerbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

QuickerBB version <= 0.7.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary file writes which can lead to remote code execution. This can lead to the complete takeover of the server hosting QuickerBB.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: quickerbb project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-17 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quickerbb project quickerbb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.7.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quickerbb || rpm -q quickerbb || quickerbb --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quickerbb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quickerbb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000169?

quickerbb: upgrade to newer than 0.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1000169 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000169 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-1000169 affect?

CVE-2017-1000169 affects quickerbb. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). QuickerBB version <= 0.7.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary file writes which can lead to remote code execution. This can lead to the complete takeover of the server hosting QuickerBB.

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000169?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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