How severe is CVE-2017-5200?

CVE-2017-5200 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5200 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5200?

CVE-2017-5200 primarily affects Saltstack Salt. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5200?

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-2017-5200 published?

CVE-2017-5200 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5200

CVE-2017-5200 is a high-severity vulnerability in Saltstack Salt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Saltstack Salt
Published: 2017-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2 allows arbitrary command execution on a salt-master via Salt's ssh_client.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5200?: Salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2 allows arbitrary command execution on a salt-master via Salt's ssh_client.
How severe is CVE-2017-5200?: CVE-2017-5200 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5200 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5200?: CVE-2017-5200 primarily affects Saltstack Salt. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5200?: 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-2017-5200 published?: CVE-2017-5200 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:2016.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:2016.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:2016.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:2016.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:2016.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:2016.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:2016.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:2016.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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