How severe is CVE-2017-16759?

CVE-2017-16759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-16759 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16759?

CVE-2017-16759 affects Librenms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16759?

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

When was CVE-2017-16759 published?

CVE-2017-16759 was published on 2017-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16759

CVE-2017-16759 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Librenms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Librenms
Published: 2017-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installation process in LibreNMS before 2017-08-18 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, related to html/install.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16759?: The installation process in LibreNMS before 2017-08-18 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, related to html/install.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-16759?: CVE-2017-16759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-16759 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16759?: CVE-2017-16759 affects Librenms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16759 published?: CVE-2017-16759 was published on 2017-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:librenms:librenms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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