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CVE-2017-2824

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the trapper command functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.X. A specially crafted set of packets can cause a command injection resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can make requests from an active Zabbix Proxy to trigger this vulnerability.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from zabbix organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2017-05-24T14:29:00.707

Last Modified

2026-06-17T01:16:56.290

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 8.1 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-78

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.0	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.0	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.0	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.0	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.1	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.1	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.1	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.2	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.2	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.3	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.3	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.4	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.4	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.5	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.5	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.6	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.6	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.7	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.7	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.8	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.8	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.9	Yes
Application	zabbix	zabbix	2.4.9	Yes

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3937 ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98083 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0325 Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3937 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98083 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0325 Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For zabbix's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.