JqueryFileTree - Directory Traversal (CVE-2017-1000170)

CVE-2017-1000170 is a vulnerability in JqueryFileTree used by the Delightful Downloads WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to perform directory traversal and potentially access arbitrary files on the server.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 2nd of April 2025.

CrowdSec network data shows that most actors exploiting CVE-2017-1000170 rely on broad, untargeted scans with minimal filtering. The activity is largely automated and opportunistic in nature. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2017-1000170 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2017-1000170 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

Most exploitation attempts target URLs containing /wp-content/plugins/delightful-downloads/assets/vendor/jqueryfiletree/connectors/jqueryfiletree.php.