CVE-2017-16138
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The mime module < 1.4.1, 2.0.1, 2.0.2 is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when a mime lookup is performed on untrusted user input.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-06-07
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2017-16138?
The mime module < 1.4.1, 2.0.1, 2.0.2 is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when a mime lookup is performed on untrusted user input.
Is CVE-2017-16138 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2017-16138 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-16138?
CVE-2017-16138 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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