CVE-2017-2208: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Electronic tendering and bid opening system available prio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-2208?

installer of electronic tendering: upgrade to newer than 06112017. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-2208 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2208 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-2017-2208 affect?

CVE-2017-2208 affects installer of electronic tendering. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Electronic tendering and bid opening system available prior to June 12, 2017 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified director

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-2208 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting installer of electronic tendering. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Electronic tendering and bid opening system available prior to June 12, 2017 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: acquisition technology and logistics agency

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-07 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acquisition technology and logistics agency installer of electronic tendering UPGRADE

Affected: <= 06112017

Fixed in: newer than 06112017

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy installer-of-electronic-tendering || rpm -q installer-of-electronic-tendering || installer-of-electronic-tendering --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 06112017 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade installer-of-electronic-tendering

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade installer-of-electronic-tendering

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2208?

installer of electronic tendering: upgrade to newer than 06112017. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2208 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2208 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-2017-2208 affect?

CVE-2017-2208 affects installer of electronic tendering. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Electronic tendering and bid opening system available prior to June 12, 2017 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified director

How urgent is CVE-2017-2208?

Priority 45/100. High severity

References

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