CVE-2017-6971

Name: CVE-2017-6971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-22T14:59:00.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.3.7 and NfSen before 1.3.8 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands in a privileged context, or launch a reverse shell, via vectors involving the PHP session ID and the NfSen PHP code, aka AlienVault ID ENG-104862.. EPSS estimates a 16.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.3.7 and NfSen before 1.3.8 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands in a privileged context, or launch a reverse shell, via vectors involving the PHP session ID and the NfSen PHP code, aka AlienVault ID ENG-104862.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.18%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alienvault	Ossim	<= 5.3.6
Alienvault	Unified Security Management	<= 5.3.6
Nfsen	Nfsen	<= 1.3.7

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/nfsen/news/2017/01/nfsen-138-released---security-fix/Third Party Advisory
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/8325/Vendor Advisory
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/8698Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42306/
https://sourceforge.net/p/nfsen/news/2017/01/nfsen-138-released---security-fix/Third Party Advisory
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/8325/Vendor Advisory
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/8698Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42306/

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6971?

How severe is CVE-2017-6971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6971?

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