Is CVE-2017-15994 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-15994 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-15994 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-15994 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15994?

CVE-2017-15994 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-15994

CWE-354Published: October 29, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

rsync 3.1.3-development before 2017-10-24 mishandles archaic checksums, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. NOTE: the rsync development branch has significant use beyond the rsync developers, e.g., the code has been copied for use in various GitHub projects.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-15994 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.