How severe is CVE-2017-2824?

CVE-2017-2824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2824?

CVE-2017-2824 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2824?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-2824 published?

CVE-2017-2824 was published on 2017-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2824

CVE-2017-2824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Zabbix
Published: 2017-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the trapper command functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.X. A specially crafted set of packets can cause a command injection resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can make requests from an active Zabbix Proxy to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2824?: An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the trapper command functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.X. A specially crafted set of packets can cause a command injection resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can make requests from an active Zabbix Proxy to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2824?: CVE-2017-2824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2824?: CVE-2017-2824 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2824?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-2824 published?: CVE-2017-2824 was published on 2017-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (23)

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cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.4:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.5:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.6:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.7:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.8:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.4.9:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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