CVE-2017-16665: RemObjects Remoting SDK 9 1.0.0.0 for Delphi is vulnerable to a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack vi

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-16665 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting remoting sdk 9. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RemObjects Remoting SDK 9 1.0.0.0 for Delphi is vulnerable to a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack via the service parameter to the /soap URI, triggering an invalid attempt to generate WSDL.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-11-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: remobjects

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-08 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

remobjects remoting sdk 9 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.0.

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.0.

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy remoting-sdk-9 || rpm -q remoting-sdk-9 || remoting-sdk-9 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.0. (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison remoting-sdk-9 sudo apt install remoting-sdk-9=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.0.> sudo apt-mark hold remoting-sdk-9

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

dnf --showduplicates list remoting-sdk-9 sudo dnf downgrade remoting-sdk-9-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.0.> sudo dnf versionlock add remoting-sdk-9

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.

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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-2017-16665?

remoting sdk 9: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16665 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16665 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-2017-16665 affect?

CVE-2017-16665 affects remoting sdk 9. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). RemObjects Remoting SDK 9 1.0.0.0 for Delphi is vulnerable to a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack via the service parameter to the /soap URI, triggering an invalid attempt to generate WSDL.

How urgent is CVE-2017-16665?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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