CVE-2017-11718: There is URL Redirector Abuse in MetInfo through 5.3.17 via the gourl parameter to member/login.php.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-11718?

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

Q: Is CVE-2017-11718 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11718 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-2017-11718 affect?

CVE-2017-11718 affects metinfo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). There is URL Redirector Abuse in MetInfo through 5.3.17 via the gourl parameter to member/login.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-11718?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-11718 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting metinfo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is URL Redirector Abuse in MetInfo through 5.3.17 via the gourl parameter to member/login.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
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-2017-11718?

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

Is CVE-2017-11718 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11718 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-2017-11718 affect?

CVE-2017-11718 affects metinfo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). There is URL Redirector Abuse in MetInfo through 5.3.17 via the gourl parameter to member/login.php.

How urgent is CVE-2017-11718?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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