CVE-2017-2226: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Setup file of advance preparation for e-Tax software (WEB version) (1.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-2226?

e-tax: upgrade to newer than 1.17.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-2226 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2226 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-2017-2226 affect?

CVE-2017-2226 affects e-tax. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Setup file of advance preparation for e-Tax software (WEB version) (1.17.1) and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-2226 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting e-tax. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Setup file of advance preparation for e-Tax software (WEB version) (1.17.1) and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL 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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: nta

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

nta e-tax UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.17.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.17.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e-tax || rpm -q e-tax || e-tax --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.17.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade e-tax

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade e-tax

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-2017-2226?

e-tax: upgrade to newer than 1.17.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2226 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2226 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-2017-2226 affect?

CVE-2017-2226 affects e-tax. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Setup file of advance preparation for e-Tax software (WEB version) (1.17.1) and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2226?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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