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CVE-2017-20013: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8

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Routine
LOW 2.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-20013 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.8) affecting interest security scanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8. Affected by this vulnerability is the Stresstest Configuration Handler. A manipulation leads to a local denial of service. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score2.8 (Low)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-404
Published2022-03-28
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: weka

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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

weka interest security scanner UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.8
Fixed in: newer than 1.8
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy interest-security-scanner || rpm -q interest-security-scanner || interest-security-scanner --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade interest-security-scanner
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade interest-security-scanner
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-2017-20013?

interest security scanner: upgrade to newer than 1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-20013 being exploited?

CVE-2017-20013 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-2017-20013 affect?

CVE-2017-20013 affects interest security scanner. Severity is low (CVSS 2.8). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8. Affected by this vulnerability is the Stresstest Configuration Handler. A manipulation leads to a local denial of service. The exploit has been

How urgent is CVE-2017-20013?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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