High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jun 22, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2017-0897
CVE-2017-0897
Description
ExpressionEngine version 2.x < 2.11.8 and version 3.x < 3.5.5 create an object signing token with weak entropy. Successfully guessing the token can lead to remote code execution.
Affected products
1- EllisLab/ExpressionEnginev5Range: Versions before 2.11.8 and 3.5.5
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
5- www.securityfocus.com/bid/99242nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- docs.expressionengine.com/latest/about/changelog.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- docs.expressionengine.com/v2/about/changelog.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- expressionengine.com/blog/expressionengine-3.5.5-and-2.11.8-releasednvdVendor Advisory
- hackerone.com/reports/215890nvdPermissions Required
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