CVE-2017-16608: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain En

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-16608?

enterprise manager: upgrade to 7.2.766. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-16608 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16608 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-16608 affect?

CVE-2017-16608 affects enterprise manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within exec.jsp. The issu

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-16608?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-16608 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting enterprise manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within exec.jsp. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current user

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: 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	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-134
Published	2018-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: netgain-systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-23 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netgain-systems enterprise manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.2.766

Fixed in: 7.2.766

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enterprise-manager || rpm -q enterprise-manager || enterprise-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.766 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enterprise-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade enterprise-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16608?

enterprise manager: upgrade to 7.2.766. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16608 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16608 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-2017-16608 affect?

CVE-2017-16608 affects enterprise manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within exec.jsp. The issu

How urgent is CVE-2017-16608?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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