CVE-2017-16597CWE-22

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034

published January 23, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
57%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky oversight in NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager lets remote attackers execute arbitrary code with zero authentication required! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any takeout order without checking if the caller is actually a customer. The kitchen starts cooking up whatever is suggested, completely unattended! An attacker can take complete control over the system, executing harmful code as if they were the Administrator. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system takeover—absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this software!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any takeout order without checking if the caller is actually a customer. The kitchen starts cooking up whatever is suggested, completely unattended! This vulnerability arises from improper validation of user-supplied paths in WRQ requests, allowing remote code execution without authentication on vulnerable versions of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034.

What to do

An attacker can take complete control over the system, executing harmful code as if they were the Administrator. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system takeover—absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this software! Patch your installations immediately if you are using this version. It’s also wise to review the configuration to ensure proper access controls are in place. Always monitor your systems for any unauthorized access attempts! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your systems and keep the baddies at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.57295 · 99.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2018-01-23T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:14Z
    EPSS moved 57% → 39%
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  • 06 SEP 03:10Z
    EPSS moved 57% → 39%
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  • 30 AUG 15:40Z
    EPSS moved 39% → 57%
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  • 29 AUG 04:21Z
    EPSS moved 57% → 39%
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  • 23 JAN 01:00Z
    This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034
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