CVE-2017-16038
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
`f2e-server` 1.12.11 and earlier is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url. This is compounded by `f2e-server` requiring elevated privileges to run.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-06-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2017-16038?
`f2e-server` 1.12.11 and earlier is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url. This is compounded by `f2e-server` requiring elevated privileges to run.
Is CVE-2017-16038 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2017-16038 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-16038?
CVE-2017-16038 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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