CVE-2017-15976: ZeeBuddy 2x allows SQL Injection via the admin/editadgroup.php groupid parameter, a different vulnerability th

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-15976 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting zeebuddy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ZeeBuddy 2x allows SQL Injection via the admin/editadgroup.php groupid parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3604.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2017-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zeescripts

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-29 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zeescripts zeebuddy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2x

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2x

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zeebuddy || rpm -q zeebuddy || zeebuddy --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2x (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zeebuddy sudo apt install zeebuddy=<VERSION_BEFORE_2x> sudo apt-mark hold zeebuddy

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list zeebuddy sudo dnf downgrade zeebuddy-<VERSION_BEFORE_2x> sudo dnf versionlock add zeebuddy

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ZeeBuddy 2x - 'groupid' SQL Injection

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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-2017-15976?

zeebuddy: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-15976 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15976 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-2017-15976 affect?

CVE-2017-15976 affects zeebuddy. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). ZeeBuddy 2x allows SQL Injection via the admin/editadgroup.php groupid parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3604.

How urgent is CVE-2017-15976?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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