CVE-2017-16590 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.699 build 1001, stemming from improper string matching in the MainFilter servlet's doFilter method. Rated 8.8 HIGH on CVSS, it allows remote attackers to bypass authentication with user interaction, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in an Administrator context when chained with other vulnerabilities. There is no known active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.2.699CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netgain-systems:enterprise_manager:7.2.699:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.