Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-16666?

Affected: Xplico. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-16666 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-16666 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-16666?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-16666?

Fixed versions are available, including Xplico 1.2.1.

How urgently should CVE-2017-16666 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2017-16666

HighPublic exploit

Xplico before 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded PCAP file.

Published Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-16666 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Xplico.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Xplico 1.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

8.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

81%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Xplico before 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded PCAP file. NOTE: this issue can be exploited without authentication by leveraging the user registration feature.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
XplicoXplico	See advisory	1.2.1

Patched Releases

Xplico

1.2.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 5, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Xplico before 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded PCAP file.
Affected: Xplico. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Xplico 1.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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