CVE-2017-1000170
HighExploitedPublic exploitjqueryFileTree vulnerable to Directory Traversal
Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as 7f20352f-386f-45ab-b719-8a70f5c11b02, GHSA-p739-9479-5wr2
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-1000170 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Jqueryfiletree (Jqueryfiletree Project), admin-page-framework (wordpress-plugin), better-search-tmc (wordpress-plugin) and 5 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including admin-page-framework 3.9.0, faculty-weekly-schedule 1.2.0, Jqueryfiletree 2.1.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
59%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
jqueryFileTree 2.1.5 and older Directory Traversal
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 3, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JqueryfiletreeJqueryfiletree Project | See advisory | 2.1.5 |
| admin-page-frameworkwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 3.9.0 |
| better-search-tmcwordpress-plugin | See advisory | n/a |
| delightful-downloadswordpress-plugin | See advisory | n/a |
| faculty-weekly-schedulewordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.2.0 |
Patched Releases
admin-page-framework
3.9.0
faculty-weekly-schedule
1.2.0
Jqueryfiletree
2.1.5
revision-manager-tmc
2.8.0
task-scheduler
1.6.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 3, 2024
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000170
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7f20352f-386f-45ab-b719-8a70f5c11b02?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7f20352f-386f-45ab-b719-8a70f5c11b02?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
jqueryFileTree 2.1.5 and older Directory Traversal
Affected: Jqueryfiletree (Jqueryfiletree Project); admin-page-framework (wordpress-plugin); better-search-tmc (wordpress-plugin), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including admin-page-framework 3.9.0, faculty-weekly-schedule 1.2.0, Jqueryfiletree 2.1.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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