Is CVE-2017-8799 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-8799 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-8799 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-8799 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8799?

CVE-2017-8799 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-8799

CWE-78Published: May 5, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Untrusted input execution via igetwild in all iRODS versions before 4.1.11 and 4.2.1 allows other iRODS users (potentially anonymous) to execute remote shell commands via iRODS virtual pathnames. To exploit this vulnerability, a virtual iRODS pathname that includes a semicolon would be retrieved via igetwild. Because igetwild is a Bash script, the part of the pathname following the semicolon would be executed in the user's shell.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-8799 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.