CVE-2017-5572

Name: CVE-2017-5572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-30T16:59:00.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5572 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Linux Foundation xapi in Citrix XenServer through 7.0. An authenticated read-only administrator can corrupt the host database.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Linux Foundation xapi in Citrix XenServer through 7.0. An authenticated read-only administrator can corrupt the host database.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Xenserver	6.0.2
Citrix	Xenserver	6.2.0
Citrix	Xenserver	6.5
Citrix	Xenserver	7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5572?

An issue was discovered in Linux Foundation xapi in Citrix XenServer through 7.0. An authenticated read-only administrator can corrupt the host database.

How severe is CVE-2017-5572?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5572 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5572?

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-2017-5572?

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Source: NVD / NIST