PatchTheCVECVE-2017-15363: Directory traversal vulnerability in public/examples/resources/getsource.php in Luracast Restler through 3.0.0
CVE-2017-15363 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting restler, restler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in public/examples/resources/getsource.php in Luracast Restler through 3.0.0, as used in the restler extension before 1.7.1 for TYPO3, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
- 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 | 15.3% (top 3%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2017-10-15 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: Luracast Restler 3.0.1 via TYPO3 Restler 1.7.1 - Local File Inclusion
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-2017-15363?
restler: upgrade to 1.7.1; restler: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-15363 being exploited?
CVE-2017-15363 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-2017-15363 affect?
CVE-2017-15363 affects restler, restler. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in public/examples/resources/getsource.php in Luracast Restler through 3.0.0, as used in the restler extension before 1.7.1 for TYPO3, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2017-15363?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
PHP vulnerabilities · TYPO3 vulnerabilities