How severe is CVE-2017-1000170?

CVE-2017-1000170 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2017-1000170?

CVE-2017-1000170 affects the following packages: jqueryfiletree (npm). Ecosystems affected: npm.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000170?

The records we use list no patched version of jqueryfiletree for CVE-2017-1000170. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2017-1000170 in my npm dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for jqueryfiletree, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2017-1000170 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

Is CVE-2017-1000170 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 5 known exploit references for CVE-2017-1000170, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2017-1000170?

CVE-2017-1000170 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 59.1%, placing it in the 99th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1000170?

CVE-2017-1000170 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2017-1000170?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2017-1000170, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2017-1000170 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2017-1000170 was published on November 17, 2017 and was last updated on October 20, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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HIGH severity

CVE-2017-1000170 — jqueryfiletree

HIGH

CVE-2017-1000170 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in jqueryfiletree. 5 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

jqueryFileTree vulnerable to Directory Traversal

Also known asGHSA-p739-9479-5wr2

Published

Nov 17, 2017

Updated

Oct 20, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

5 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 18, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

59.1%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs99th percentile — riskier than 99% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

How broadly this vulnerability is actually deployed: weekly install volume shows current usage, and reverse-dependency count shows how many other packages break if it stays unpatched.

0other npm packages depend on this — each one inherits the vulnerability until it's patched upstream

jqueryfiletreenpm

15downloads / week

Description

jqueryFileTree 2.1.5 and older is vulnerable to Directory Traversal

POC:

curl 'http://localhost:8000/js/jqueryfiletree-2.1.5/dist/connectors/jqueryFileTree.php' -H 'Referer: xxx' -d "dir=/"

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦npm	`jqueryfiletree`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

jqueryfiletreejqueryfiletree_project

≤ 2.1.5

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-49693webappsphp

WordPress Plugin Delightful Downloads Jquery File Tree 1.6.6 - Path Traversal

by Nicholas Ferreira · Mar 22, 2021

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for jqueryfiletree, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of jqueryfiletree for CVE-2017-1000170. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

How to detect CVE-2017-1000170

A community-maintained Nuclei template exists for this CVE. You can scan for it directly:

nuclei -id cve-2017-1000170 -u https://target

Template: WordPress Delightful Downloads Jquery File Tree 2.1.5 - Local File Inclusion
Severity: high
Impact: Allows an attacker to include arbitrary local files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or code execution.
Remediation: Update to the latest version of Delightful Downloads plugin or apply the patch provided by the vendor.

Template by ProjectDiscovery nuclei-templates (dwisiswant0), MIT licensed. View the full template. Scan only systems you are authorised to test.

Frequently Asked Questions

jqueryFileTree 2.1.5 and older is vulnerable to Directory Traversal ### POC: ```bash curl 'http://localhost:8000/js/jqueryfiletree-2.1.5/dist/connectors/jqueryFileTree.php' -H 'Referer: xxx' -d "dir=/" ```

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CVSS Score

7.5/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CWE Classification

Weaponization

OpenSSF Scorecard

Package health score

jqueryfiletree

2.5/10

Maintained0/10

Code-Review7/10

Branch-Protection0/10

Assessed Oct 12, 2026

Timeline

Disclosed

Nov 17, 2017

First exploit

Mar 22, 2021

Last updated

Oct 20, 2026

Identifiers

CVE-2017-1000170

GHSA-p739-9479-5wr2

References

Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2017 1000170 Fixgithub.com Evidencepacketstormsecurity.com · WordPress Delightful Downloads Jquery File Tree 1.6.6 Path Traversal

Related vulnerabilities

This CVE is high severity; 4 of 8 other CVEs with CWE-22 are rated as high or higher (top: critical).

CVE-2026-62331GHSA-4xm8-rg9h-jhq2CVE-2026-9083CVE-2026-115908CVE-2026-118667CVE-2026-118654CVE-2026-116673GHSA-7w82-6f9j-v9jpBrowse all CWE-22

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedOct 20, 2026

CVE-2017-1000170 — jqueryfiletree

EPSS Exploitation Probability

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

Description

POC:

Affected Packages

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Remediation status

Mitigate without a patch

How to detect CVE-2017-1000170

Frequently Asked Questions

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