CVE-2017-7175

CRITICAL

nfsen < 1.3.7 - Remote Code Execution via Custom Output Format Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-7175. PoCs published by Paul Taylor.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a command injection vulnerability in the 'customfmt' parameter of NfSen/AlienVault, allowing remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root. The PoC demonstrates a reverse shell payload using netcat.

Description

NfSen before 1.3.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the customfmt parameter (aka the "Custom output format" field).

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Paul Taylor · textwebappslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42314

This exploit leverages a command injection vulnerability in the 'customfmt' parameter of NfSen/AlienVault, allowing remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root. The PoC demonstrates a reverse shell payload using netcat.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: NfSen 1.3.6p1, 1.3.7, 1.3.7-1~bpo80+1_all; AlienVault USM/OSSIM < 4.3.1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Authenticated access to the NfSen/AlienVault web interface · Netcat installed on the target for the reverse shell payload
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42314/

Scores

CVSS v3 9.9
EPSS 0.0655
EPSS Percentile 92.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-78
Status published
Products (1)
nfsen/nfsen < 1.3.7
Published Jul 10, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026