CVE-2017-20107: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ShadeYouVPN.com Client 2.0.1.11

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-20107 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting shadeyouvpn.com. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ShadeYouVPN.com Client 2.0.1.11. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.0.1.12 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2022-06-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: shadeyouvpn.com project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-28 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shadeyouvpn.com project shadeyouvpn.com DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shadeyouvpn.com || rpm -q shadeyouvpn.com || shadeyouvpn.com --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison shadeyouvpn.com sudo apt install shadeyouvpn.com=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1.11> sudo apt-mark hold shadeyouvpn.com

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list shadeyouvpn.com sudo dnf downgrade shadeyouvpn.com-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1.11> sudo dnf versionlock add shadeyouvpn.com

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.

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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-2017-20107?

shadeyouvpn.com: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-20107 being exploited?

CVE-2017-20107 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-2017-20107 affect?

CVE-2017-20107 affects shadeyouvpn.com. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ShadeYouVPN.com Client 2.0.1.11. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. Local access is required to approach this attack.

How urgent is CVE-2017-20107?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

References

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