PatchTheCVECVE-2017-1000215: ROOT xrootd version 4.6.0 and below is vulnerable to an unauthenticated shell command injection resulting in r
CVE-2017-1000215 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xrootd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
ROOT xrootd version 4.6.0 and below is vulnerable to an unauthenticated shell command injection resulting in remote code execution
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.5% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2017-11-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000215?
xrootd: upgrade to newer than 4.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-1000215 being exploited?
CVE-2017-1000215 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-1000215 affect?
CVE-2017-1000215 affects xrootd. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). ROOT xrootd version 4.6.0 and below is vulnerable to an unauthenticated shell command injection resulting in remote code execution
How urgent is CVE-2017-1000215?
Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action