CVE-2017-12763 Privilege escalation in n/a
Authenticated users can escalate privileges by accessing local files via an unspecified server utility in NoMachine.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12763?
CVE-2017-12763 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unspecified server utility in NoMachine before 5.3.10 on Mac OS X and Linux allows authenticated users to gain privileges by gaining access to local files.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12763?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nomachine Nomachine.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12763?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12763 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-12763 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12763 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2018-0664 Other in NoMachine App for Android
- CVE-2023-39107 Path traversal in n/a
- CVE-2026-5054 NoMachine External Control of File Path Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-5055 NoMachine Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-8614 NoMachine Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mw3-c47q-xfhp.