PatchTheCVECVE-2017-16674: Datto Windows Agent allows unauthenticated remote command execution via a modified command in conjunction with
CVE-2017-16674 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting windows agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Datto Windows Agent allows unauthenticated remote command execution via a modified command in conjunction with CVE-2017-16673 exploitation, aka an attack with a malformed primary whitelisted command and a secondary non-whitelisted command. This affects Datto Windows Agent (DWA) 1.0.5.0 and earlier. In other words, an attacker could combine this "primary/secondary" attack with the CVE-2017-16673 "rogue pairing" attack to achieve unauthenticated ac
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2017-11-09 |
| 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-2017-16674?
windows agent: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-16674 being exploited?
CVE-2017-16674 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-2017-16674 affect?
CVE-2017-16674 affects windows agent. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Datto Windows Agent allows unauthenticated remote command execution via a modified command in conjunction with CVE-2017-16673 exploitation, aka an attack with a malformed primary whitelisted command and a secondary non-whitelisted command.
How urgent is CVE-2017-16674?
Priority 42/100. High severity