CVE-2017-9024

Name: CVE-2017-9024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-21T14:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 12.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9024 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Secure Bytes Cisco Configuration Manager, as bundled in Secure Bytes Secure Cisco Auditor (SCA) 3.0, has a Directory Traversal issue in its TFTP Server, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files via ../ sequences in a pathname.. EPSS estimates a 12.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Secure Bytes Cisco Configuration Manager, as bundled in Secure Bytes Secure Cisco Auditor (SCA) 3.0, has a Directory Traversal issue in its TFTP Server, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files via ../ sequences in a pathname.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

12.20%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Secure-Bytes	Secure Cisco Auditor	3.0

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SECURE-AUDITOR-v3.0-DIRECTORY-TRAVERSAL.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42041/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SECURE-AUDITOR-v3.0-DIRECTORY-TRAVERSAL.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42041/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9024?

How severe is CVE-2017-9024?

CVE-2017-9024 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9024?

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