How severe is CVE-2017-7175?

CVE-2017-7175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2017-7175 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7175?

CVE-2017-7175 affects Nfsen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7175?

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

When was CVE-2017-7175 published?

CVE-2017-7175 was published on 2017-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7175

CVE-2017-7175 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nfsen with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Nfsen
Published: 2017-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NfSen before 1.3.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the customfmt parameter (aka the "Custom output format" field).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7175?: NfSen before 1.3.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the customfmt parameter (aka the "Custom output format" field).
How severe is CVE-2017-7175?: CVE-2017-7175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2017-7175 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7175?: CVE-2017-7175 affects Nfsen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7175?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7175 published?: CVE-2017-7175 was published on 2017-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nfsen:nfsen:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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