Is CVE-2017-16605 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-16605 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-16605 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-16605 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16605?

CVE-2017-16605 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2017-16605

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

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the org.apache.jsp.u.jsp.db.save_005fattrs_jsp servlet, which listens on TCP port 8081 by default. When parsing the id parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to overwrite any files accessible to the Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5196.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-16605 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.