Is CVE-2017-16732 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-16732 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-16732 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-16732 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16732?

CVE-2017-16732 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-16732

CWE-416Published: January 12, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A use-after-free issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. WebAccess allows an unauthenticated attacker to specify an arbitrary address.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-16732 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.