How severe is CVE-2017-15651?

CVE-2017-15651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15651?

CVE-2017-15651 affects Paessler Prtg Network Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15651?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-15651 published?

CVE-2017-15651 was published on 2017-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15651

CVE-2017-15651 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paessler Prtg Network Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Paessler Prtg Network Monitor
Published: 2017-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .exe file and then proceeding in spite of the error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15651?: PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .exe file and then proceeding in spite of the error message.
How severe is CVE-2017-15651?: CVE-2017-15651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15651?: CVE-2017-15651 affects Paessler Prtg Network Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15651?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15651 published?: CVE-2017-15651 was published on 2017-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/stolabs/security-issue-on-prtg-network-manager-ada65b45d37b

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paessler:prtg_network_monitor:17.3.33.2830:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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