HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-2824
HIGH

CVE-2017-2824

CWE-78Published: May 24, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the trapper command functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.X. A specially crafted set of packets can cause a command injection resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can make requests from an active Zabbix Proxy to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-2824 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 8.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

zabbix1 product(s)
zabbix
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98083
ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0325
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98083
ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0325

All References (6)

→
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3937
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98083Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0325Exploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3937
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98083Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0325Exploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-2824
CVSS Score8.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 24, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-2824 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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