CVE-2017-17108: Path traversal vulnerability in the administrative panel in KonaKart eCommerce Platform version 8.7 and earlie
CVE-2017-17108 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting konakart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Path traversal vulnerability in the administrative panel in KonaKart eCommerce Platform version 8.7 and earlier could allow an attacker to download system files, as well as upload specially crafted JSP files and in turn gain access to the server.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- 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 | 2.2% (top 18%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2018-02-03 |
| 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-2017-17108?
konakart: upgrade to newer than 8.7.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-17108 being exploited?
CVE-2017-17108 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-2017-17108 affect?
CVE-2017-17108 affects konakart. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Path traversal vulnerability in the administrative panel in KonaKart eCommerce Platform version 8.7 and earlier could allow an attacker to download system files, as well as upload specially crafted JSP files and in turn gain access to the s
How urgent is CVE-2017-17108?
Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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