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.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2017-1000170 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. 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.