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CVE-2017-17776: Paid To Read Script 2.0.5 has full path disclosure via an invalid admin/userview.php uid parameter.

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-17776 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting paid to read script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Paid To Read Script 2.0.5 has full path disclosure via an invalid admin/userview.php uid parameter.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score5.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-200
Published2017-12-20
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paid to read script project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

paid to read script project paid to read script DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.0.5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.5
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy paid-to-read-script || rpm -q paid-to-read-script || paid-to-read-script --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison paid-to-read-script sudo apt install paid-to-read-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold paid-to-read-script
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list paid-to-read-script sudo dnf downgrade paid-to-read-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add paid-to-read-script
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.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-17776?

paid to read script: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17776 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17776 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-2017-17776 affect?

CVE-2017-17776 affects paid to read script. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Paid To Read Script 2.0.5 has full path disclosure via an invalid admin/userview.php uid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2017-17776?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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