CVE-2017-7237

Name: CVE-2017-7237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-06T15:59:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Spiceworks TFTP Server, as distributed with Spiceworks Inventory 7.5, allows remote attackers to access the Spiceworks data\configurations directory by leveraging the unauthenticated nature of the TFTP service for all clients who can reach UDP port 69, as demonstrated by a WRQ (aka Write request) operation for a configuration file or an executable file.. EPSS estimates a 6.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Spiceworks TFTP Server, as distributed with Spiceworks Inventory 7.5, allows remote attackers to access the Spiceworks data\configurations directory by leveraging the unauthenticated nature of the TFTP service for all clients who can reach UDP port 69, as demonstrated by a WRQ (aka Write request) operation for a configuration file or an executable file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.72%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Spiceworks	Spiceworks	7.5

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SPICEWORKS-IMPROPER-ACCESS-CONTROL-FILE-OVERWRITE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://community.spiceworks.com/support/inventory/docs/network-config#securityVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41825/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SPICEWORKS-IMPROPER-ACCESS-CONTROL-FILE-OVERWRITE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://community.spiceworks.com/support/inventory/docs/network-config#securityVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41825/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7237?

How severe is CVE-2017-7237?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7237?

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