Is CVE-2017-16597 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-16597 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-16597 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-16597 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16597?

CVE-2017-16597 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-16597

CWE-22Published: January 23, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of WRQ requests. When parsing the Filename field, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5137.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-16597 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.