CVE-2017-6325

What it is

The Symantec Messaging Gateway can encounter a file inclusion vulnerability, which is a type of vulnerability that is most commonly found to affect web applications that rely on a scripting run time. This issue is caused when an application builds a path to executable code using an attacker-controlled variable in a way that allows the attacker to control which file is executed at run time. This file inclusion vulnerability subverts how an application loads code for execution. Successful exploitation of a file inclusion vulnerability will result in remote code execution on the web server that runs the affected web application.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

2.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-06-26 21:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:22 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-06-26 21:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:22 UTC

Exploit probability

2.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-94 · Code injection

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Symantec Messaging Gateway ≤ 10.6.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 6.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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