CVE-2017-5200

Name: CVE-2017-5200
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-26T14:29:00.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5200 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2 allows arbitrary command execution on a salt-master via Salt's ssh_client.. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2 allows arbitrary command execution on a salt-master via Salt's ssh_client.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.21%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Saltstack	Salt	<= 2015.8.12
Saltstack	Salt	2016.3.0
Saltstack	Salt	2016.3.1
Saltstack	Salt	2016.3.2
Saltstack	Salt	2016.3.3
Saltstack	Salt	2016.3.4
Saltstack	Salt	2016.11.0
Saltstack	Salt	2016.11.1
Saltstack	Salt	2016.11.2

References

https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2015.8.13.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2016.3.5.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2016.11.2.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2015.8.13.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2016.3.5.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2016.11.2.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5200?

Salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2 allows arbitrary command execution on a salt-master via Salt's ssh_client.

How severe is CVE-2017-5200?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5200 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5200?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5200?

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Source: NVD / NIST