CVE-2017-16609: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Ne

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-16609?

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

Q: Is CVE-2017-16609 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16609 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-2017-16609 affect?

CVE-2017-16609 affects enterprise manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within download.j

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-16609?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-16609 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within download.jsp. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to download a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to expose sensitive information. Was ZDI-CAN-47

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-39, CWE-200
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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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-2017-16609?

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

Is CVE-2017-16609 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16609 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-2017-16609 affect?

CVE-2017-16609 affects enterprise manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within download.j

How urgent is CVE-2017-16609?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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