Is CVE-2017-20163 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20163 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20163 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20163 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20163?

CVE-2017-20163 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20163

CWE-89Published: January 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in Red Snapper NView and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function mutate of the file src/Session.php. The manipulation of the argument session leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is cbd255f55d476b29e5680f66f48c73ddb3d416a8. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217516.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Red Snapper NView contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the session mutation function, allowing remote attackers to manipulate database queries. The flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale due to the potential for full system impact.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, but no public exploit is known and it is not in the KEV database.

Recommended Action

Apply the patch identified by cbd255f55d476b29e5680f66f48c73ddb3d416a8 to fix the vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20163 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.