HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-4990
CRITICAL

CVE-2017-4990

CWE-434Published: June 21, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In EMC Avamar Server Software 7.4.1-58, 7.4.0-242, 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, an unauthorized attacker may leverage the file upload feature of the system maintenance page to load a maliciously crafted file to any directory which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Avamar Server system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-4990 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

emc1 product(s)
avamar server
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540754/30/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99243
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540754/30/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99243

All References (6)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540754/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99243Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038718
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540754/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99243Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038718

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-4990
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-434
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 21, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-4990 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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