What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16661?

CVE-2017-16661 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-16661?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-16661. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

PHP CVE-2017-16661

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-11-08 cve@mitre.org

PHP Information Disclosure Cacti

4.9

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 08, 2017 - 05:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by placing the Log Path into a private directory, and then making a clog.php?filename= request, as demonstrated by filename=passwd (with a Log Path under /etc) to read /etc/passwd.

AnalysisAI

Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by placing the Log Path into a private directory, and then making a clog.php?filename= request, as demonstrated by. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by placing the Log Path into a private directory, and then making a clog.php?filename= request, as demonstrated by filename=passwd (with a Log Path under /etc) to read /etc/passwd. Affected products include: Cacti.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.