PatchTheCVECVE-2017-14771: Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to i
CVE-2017-14771 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting skybox manager client application. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied files path when uploading files via the application. During a debugger-pause state, a local authenticated attacker can upload an arbitrary file and overwrite existing files within the scope of the affected application.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 76%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2017-10-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-14771?
skybox manager client application: upgrade to newer than 8.5.500. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-14771 being exploited?
CVE-2017-14771 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-2017-14771 affect?
CVE-2017-14771 affects skybox manager client application. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied files path when uploading files via the application. During a debugger-pause state,
How urgent is CVE-2017-14771?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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