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CVE-2017-20248Disclosure

LOWCVSS 8.7 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the imgname parameter. Attackers can send requests to asgallDownload.php with directory traversal sequences ../ to access sensitive files outside the intended directory.

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0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Other references
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-22

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-06-09); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-06-09: 1Mentions · 2026-07-26: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-26: 1Technical Details · 2026-06-09: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-26: 106-0907-26
Signal classification2 categories
Disclosure
150.0%
Patch
150.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-06-091
Disclosure1
2026-07-261
Patch1
Full discourse2 posts
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH SEVERITY: CVE-2017-20248 (CVSS 7.5) Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 vulnerable to unauthenticated path traversal. Attackers can download arbitrary files via manipulated imgname parameter in asgallDownload[.]php. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow https://t.co/pgRHE8QBUd

    Post summary

    CVE‑2017‑20248 is a path traversal flaw in Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 that allows arbitrary file download; the notice urges users to apply the patch immediately.

    0000033
    96 followersView on X
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2017-20248 Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the imgname parame… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-20248

    Post summary

    The post details a path traversal flaw in Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 that permits arbitrary file downloads, but offers no PoC, exploit code, or remediation guidance.

    0000087
    57.6K followersView on X

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