CVE-2017-11723: Directory traversal vulnerability in plugins/ImageManager/backend.php in Xinha 0.96, as used in Jojo 4.4.0, al

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-11723 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xinha. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in plugins/ImageManager/backend.php in Xinha 0.96, as used in Jojo 4.4.0, allows remote attackers to delete any folder via directory traversal sequences in the deld parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-07-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xinha

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

xinha xinha DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.96

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.96

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.96 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xinha sudo apt install xinha=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.96> sudo apt-mark hold xinha

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xinha sudo dnf downgrade xinha-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.96> sudo dnf versionlock add xinha

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2017-11723?

xinha: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11723 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11723 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-2017-11723 affect?

CVE-2017-11723 affects xinha. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in plugins/ImageManager/backend.php in Xinha 0.96, as used in Jojo 4.4.0, allows remote attackers to delete any folder via directory traversal sequences in the deld parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2017-11723?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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