MEDIUM
CVE-2017-6184
CWE-77Published: March 30, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Sophos Web Appliance (SWA) before 4.3.1.2, a section of the machine's interface responsible for generating reports was vulnerable to remote command injection via the token parameter, aka NSWA-1303.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-6184 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
sophos1 product(s)
web appliance
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://wsa.sophos.com/rn/swa/concepts/ReleaseNotes_4.3.1.2.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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http://wsa.sophos.com/rn/swa/concepts/ReleaseNotes_4.3.1.2.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-6184
CVSS Score4.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 30, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-77)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-6184 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.