Is CVE-2017-7494 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-7494 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-7494 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2017-7494 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7494?

CVE-2017-7494 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2017-7494

Published: March 30, 2023

EPSS:94.18%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Samba contains a remote code execution vulnerability, allowing a malicious client to upload a shared library to a writable share and then cause the server to load and execute it.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Samba Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Samba contains a remote code execution vulnerability, allowing a malicious client to upload a shared library to a writable share and then cause the server to load and execute it.

Added to KEV: 2023-03-30Federal patch deadline: 2023-04-20⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Samba contains a remote code execution vulnerability where a malicious client can upload a shared library to a writable share and then cause the server to load and execute it. The very high EPSS score of 0.94176 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this a high-priority vulnerability. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The ability for a remote client to execute code makes this a severe threat.

Recommended Action

Update Samba to a patched version as soon as possible. Review and restrict write access to Samba shares to only necessary users and directories.

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-2017-7494 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2017-7494 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.