Is CVE-2017-20169 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20169 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20169 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20169 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20169?

CVE-2017-20169 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20169

CWE-89Published: January 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GGGGGGGG ToN-MasterServer. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file public_html/irc_updater/svr_request_pub.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The patch is identified as 3a4c7e6d51bf95760820e3245e06c6e321a7168a. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-218306 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

GGGGGGGG ToN-MasterServer contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the irc_updater component. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The 9.8 CVSS score necessitates immediate patching.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the patch identified by the commit hash 3a4c7e6d51bf95760820e3245e06c6e321a7168a.

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-2017-20169 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.