CVE-2017-16598 is a critical path traversal vulnerability affecting NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting files due to improper validation of the 'ip' parameter in the snmpwalk_do_jsp servlet, despite an authentication bypass being required. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, its high EPSS and FAUCET Risk Score indicate a substantial potential for future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.2.730CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netgain-systems:enterprise_manager:7.2.730:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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