How severe is CVE-2017-7480?

CVE-2017-7480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7480?

CVE-2017-7480 affects Rootkit Hunter Project Rootkit Hunter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7480?

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-2017-7480 published?

CVE-2017-7480 was published on 2017-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7480

CVE-2017-7480 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rootkit Hunter Project Rootkit Hunter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-417.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-417
Affected product: Rootkit Hunter Project Rootkit Hunter
Published: 2017-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

rkhunter versions before 1.4.4 are vulnerable to file download over insecure channel when doing mirror update resulting into potential remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7480?: rkhunter versions before 1.4.4 are vulnerable to file download over insecure channel when doing mirror update resulting into potential remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-7480?: CVE-2017-7480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7480?: CVE-2017-7480 affects Rootkit Hunter Project Rootkit Hunter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7480?: 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-2017-7480 published?: CVE-2017-7480 was published on 2017-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rootkit_hunter_project:rootkit_hunter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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