CVE-2017-2825
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can...
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can pass database logic checks, resulting in database writes. An attacker can set up a Man-in-the-Middle server to alter trapper requests made between an active Zabbix proxy and Server to trigger this vulnerability.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- Low
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
7.0
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can pass database logic checks, resulting in database writes. An attacker can set up a Man-in-the-Middle server to alter trapper requests made between an active Zabbix proxy and Server to trigger this vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2017-2825- CVSS 3.0
- 7.0 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L - CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can pass database logic checks, resulting in database writes. An attacker can set up a Man-in-the-Middle server to alter trapper requests made between an active Zabbix proxy and Server to trigger this vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2017-2825- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-11966 No score
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can pass database logic checks, resulting in database writes. An attacker can set up a Man-in-the-Middle server to alter trapper requests made between an active Zabbix proxy and Server to trigger this vulnerability.
- Record
EUVD-2017-11966- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-h96q-8w2r-523f
7.0
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can...
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can pass database logic checks, resulting in database writes. An attacker can set up a Man-in-the-Middle server to alter trapper requests made between an active Zabbix proxy and Server to trigger this vulnerability.
- Record
GHSA-h96q-8w2r-523f- CVSS 3.0
- 7.0 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
7.0
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can pass database logic checks, resulting in database writes. An attacker can set up a Man-in-the-Middle server to alter trapper requests made between an active Zabbix proxy and Server to trigger this vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2017-2825- CVSS 3.0
- 7.0 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2017-2825
7.0
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can pass database logic checks, resulting in database writes. An attacker can set up a Man-in-the-Middle server to alter trapper requests made between an active Zabbix proxy and Server to trigger this vulnerability.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2825- CVSS 3.0
- 7.0 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2017-2825
7.0
In the trapper functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.x, specifically crafted trapper packets can pass database logic checks, resulting in database writes. An attacker can set up a Man-in-the-Middle server to alter trapper requests made between an active Zabbix proxy and Server to trigger this vulnerability.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2825- CVSS 3.0
- 7.0 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4767-1 No score
zabbix vulnerabilities
Fu Chuang discovered that Zabbix did not properly parse IPs. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM, Ubuntu 16.04 ESM and Ubuntu 18.04 ESM. (CVE-2020-11800)
It was discovered that Zabbix incorrectly handled certain requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. (CVE-2017-2824, CVE-2017-2825)
It was discovered that Zabbix incorrectly handled certain XML files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to read arbitrary files or potentially execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. (CVE-2014-3005)
It was discovered that Zabbix incorrectly handled certain inputs. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. (CVE-2016-10134, CVE-2016-4338)
It was discovered that Zabbix incorrectly handled the request parameter. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to redirect requests to external links. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 18.04 ESM. (CVE-2016-10742)
It was discovered that Zabbix incorrectly handled failed login attempts. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to enumerate users. (CVE-2019-15132)
It was discovered that Zabbix did not properly validate input. A remote attacker could exploit this to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 ESM, Ubuntu 18.04 ESM and Ubuntu 20.04 ESM. (CVE-2020-15803)
- Record
USN-4767-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
zabbixDebian:12 |
before 1:3.0.7+dfsg-3 | 1:3.0.7+dfsg-3 |
zabbixDebian:13 |
before 1:3.0.7+dfsg-3 | 1:3.0.7+dfsg-3 |
zabbixDebian:14 |
before 1:3.0.7+dfsg-3 | 1:3.0.7+dfsg-3 |
zabbixDebian:8 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 1:2.2.7+dfsg-2+deb8u3, plus listed versions 1:2.2.7+dfsg-21:2.2.7+dfsg-2+deb8u11:2.2.7+dfsg-2+deb8u2 |
1:2.2.7+dfsg-2+deb8u3 |
zabbixUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS |
before 1:2.2.2+dfsg-1ubuntu1+esm1, plus listed versions 1:2.0.6+dfsg-1ubuntu21:2.2.0+dfsg-1ubuntu11:2.2.0+dfsg-6ubuntu11:2.2.1+dfsg-1ubuntu31:2.2.2+dfsg-1ubuntu1 |
1:2.2.2+dfsg-1ubuntu1+esm1 |
zabbixUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
before 1:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu2.1+esm1, plus listed versions 1:2.4.6+dfsg-11:2.4.7+dfsg-11:2.4.7+dfsg-21:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu21:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu2.1 |
1:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu2.1+esm1 |
zabbixUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS From an advisory covering 9 CVEs |
before 1:2.2.2+dfsg-1ubuntu1+esm4, plus listed versions 1:2.0.6+dfsg-1ubuntu21:2.2.0+dfsg-1ubuntu11:2.2.0+dfsg-6ubuntu11:2.2.1+dfsg-1ubuntu31:2.2.2+dfsg-1ubuntu11:2.2.2+dfsg-1ubuntu1+esm11:2.2.2+dfsg-1ubuntu1+esm3 |
1:2.2.2+dfsg-1ubuntu1+esm4 |
zabbixUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS From an advisory covering 9 CVEs |
before 1:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu2.1+esm3, plus listed versions 1:2.4.6+dfsg-11:2.4.7+dfsg-11:2.4.7+dfsg-21:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu21:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu2.11:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu2.1+esm11:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu2.1+esm2 |
1:2.4.7+dfsg-2ubuntu2.1+esm3 |
zabbixUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS From an advisory covering 9 CVEs |
before 1:3.0.12+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm3, plus listed versions 1:3.0.7+dfsg-31:3.0.12+dfsg-11:3.0.12+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm11:3.0.12+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
1:3.0.12+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm3 |
zabbixUbuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS From an advisory covering 9 CVEs |
before 1:4.0.17+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1:4.0.4+dfsg-1build21:4.0.4+dfsg-1build31:4.0.11+dfsg-11:4.0.14+dfsg-11:4.0.15+dfsg-11:4.0.16+dfsg-11:4.0.16+dfsg-1build11:4.0.17+dfsg-1 |
1:4.0.17+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2017-2825 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.0) in Talos Zabbix, published August 12, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 5.17%, the 92nd percentile. Fixed in zabbix 1:3.0.7+dfsg-3.
References
talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0326
securityfocus.com/bid/98094
debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3937
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2825
github.com/advisories/GHSA-h96q-8w2r-523f
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-2825
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ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-2825
talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0326%20
support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-12075
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-2825
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4767-1
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-3005
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4338
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10134
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10742
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-2824
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-15132
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11800
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-15803