CVE-2017-11715: job/uploadfile_save.php in MetInfo through 5.3.17 blocks the .php extension but not related extensions, which

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-11715?

metinfo: upgrade to newer than 5.3.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-11715 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11715 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-2017-11715 affect?

CVE-2017-11715 affects metinfo. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). job/uploadfile_save.php in MetInfo through 5.3.17 blocks the .php extension but not related extensions, which might allow remote authenticated admins to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .phtml file after certain actions involving a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-11715?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-11715 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting metinfo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

job/uploadfile_save.php in MetInfo through 5.3.17 blocks the .php extension but not related extensions, which might allow remote authenticated admins to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .phtml file after certain actions involving admin/system/safe.php and job/cv.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2017-07-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: metinfo project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-28 05:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

metinfo project metinfo UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.3.17

Fixed in: newer than 5.3.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.3.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade metinfo

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-2017-11715?

metinfo: upgrade to newer than 5.3.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11715 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11715 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-2017-11715 affect?

CVE-2017-11715 affects metinfo. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). job/uploadfile_save.php in MetInfo through 5.3.17 blocks the .php extension but not related extensions, which might allow remote authenticated admins to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .phtml file after certain actions involving a

How urgent is CVE-2017-11715?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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