How severe is CVE-2017-6184?

CVE-2017-6184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-6184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6184?

CVE-2017-6184 affects Sophos Web Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6184?

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

When was CVE-2017-6184 published?

CVE-2017-6184 was published on 2017-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6184

CVE-2017-6184 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sophos Web Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Sophos Web Appliance
Published: 2017-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Sophos Web Appliance (SWA) before 4.3.1.2, a section of the machine's interface responsible for generating reports was vulnerable to remote command injection via the token parameter, aka NSWA-1303.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6184?: In Sophos Web Appliance (SWA) before 4.3.1.2, a section of the machine's interface responsible for generating reports was vulnerable to remote command injection via the token parameter, aka NSWA-1303.
How severe is CVE-2017-6184?: CVE-2017-6184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-6184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6184?: CVE-2017-6184 affects Sophos Web Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6184?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6184 published?: CVE-2017-6184 was published on 2017-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:web_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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