CVE-2017-1000170: jqueryFileTree 2.1.5 and older Directory Traversal

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-1000170?

jqueryfiletree: upgrade to newer than 2.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-1000170 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000170 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-2017-1000170 affect?

CVE-2017-1000170 affects jqueryfiletree. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). jqueryFileTree 2.1.5 and older Directory Traversal

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-1000170?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-1000170 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jqueryfiletree. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jqueryFileTree 2.1.5 and older Directory Traversal

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	59.1% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jqueryfiletree 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

jqueryfiletree project jqueryfiletree UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.5

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jqueryfiletree

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin Delightful Downloads Jquery File Tree 1.6.6 - Path Traversal
Nuclei scan template: WordPress Delightful Downloads Jquery File Tree 2.1.5 - Local File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000170?

jqueryfiletree: upgrade to newer than 2.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1000170 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000170 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-2017-1000170 affect?

CVE-2017-1000170 affects jqueryfiletree. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). jqueryFileTree 2.1.5 and older Directory Traversal

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000170?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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