RCE in Zabbix
CVE-2017-2824
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the trapper command functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.X. A specially crafted set of packets can cause a command injection resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can make requests from an active Zabbix Proxy to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.259 (97.9th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 98th percentile — 97.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.257 · newest: 0.259 · change: +0.002
Affected products
- Zabbix — versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2
- Zabbix Server — versions 2.4.8.r1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0325 (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, Mitigation)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/98083 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3937 (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2824?
- CVE-2017-2824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zabbix, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2017-05-24.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2824?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-2824 known to be exploited?
- 12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.