CVE-2017-17733Maccms Vulnerability
Maccms 8.x allows remote command execution via the wd parameter in an index.php?m=vod-search request.
Published Dec 18, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-17733 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Maccms.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 24, 2019. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Dec 24, 2019
736 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Description
Maccms 8.x allows remote command execution via the wd parameter in an index.php?m=vod-search request.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 24, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MaccmsMaccms | 8.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 18, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 24, 2019
Last updated
May 12, 2026
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploit0day5.com · 4383
FAQ
Common Questions.
Maccms 8.x allows remote command execution via the wd parameter in an index.php?m=vod-search request.
Affected: Maccms versions 8.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 24, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Is CVE-2017-17733 On Your Attack Surface?
Brandefense matches it against the products discovered on your perimeter and opens a finding the day a CVE like this is listed.
Request A Demo