CVE-2017-16666

Name: CVE-2017-16666
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T16:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 80.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16666 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 80.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

80.10%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xplico	Xplico	< 1.2.1

References

http://blog.securityonion.net/2017/11/security-advisory-for-xplico-120.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145639/Xplico-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/xplico_execExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pentest.blog/advisory-xplico-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-cve-2017-16666/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43430/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.xplico.org/archives/1538Vendor Advisory
http://blog.securityonion.net/2017/11/security-advisory-for-xplico-120.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145639/Xplico-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/xplico_execExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pentest.blog/advisory-xplico-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-cve-2017-16666/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43430/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.xplico.org/archives/1538Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16666?

How severe is CVE-2017-16666?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16666 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 80.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16666?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST