Name: CVE-2017-6327: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2017-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2017-6327, CWE-20, CWE-77, Exploited in the Wild, CISA KEV Exploit, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.35911, CISA KEV

The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10.6.3-267 can encounter an issue of remote code execution, which describes a situation whereby an individual may obtain the ability to execute commands remotely on a target machine or in a target process. In this type of occurrence, after gaining access to the system, the attacker may attempt to elevate their privileges.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Symantec Messaging Gateway	—	Upgrade Symantec Messaging Gateway to the latest version	Aug 13, 2025	Aug 11, 2017

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CVSS Details

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