CVE-2017-18285: The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 has incorrect group ownership of the /etc/burp directory, whi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-18285?

burp: upgrade to 2.1.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-18285 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18285 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-18285 affect?

CVE-2017-18285 affects burp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 has incorrect group ownership of the /etc/burp directory, which might allow local users to obtain read and write access to arbitrary files by leveraging access to a certain account for a burp

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-18285 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting burp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 has incorrect group ownership of the /etc/burp directory, which might allow local users to obtain read and write access to arbitrary files by leveraging access to a certain account for a burp-server.conf change.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
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-732
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: burp project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-04 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

burp project burp UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.32

Fixed in: 2.1.32

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade burp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade burp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2017-18285?

burp: upgrade to 2.1.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-18285 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18285 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-2017-18285 affect?

CVE-2017-18285 affects burp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 has incorrect group ownership of the /etc/burp directory, which might allow local users to obtain read and write access to arbitrary files by leveraging access to a certain account for a burp

How urgent is CVE-2017-18285?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-18284 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp acco

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