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CVE-2017-17888

8.8 · HIGH

cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBit…

Published Dec 27, 2017CWE-78EPSS 27.57%

Overview

CVE-2017-17888 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBiter, ABB SREA, and ASCON DY WebServer devices, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted multipart/form-data content, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-9097.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/ezelf/AntiWeb_testing-Suite/tree/master/RCERefwww.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-96555Refwww.youtube.com/watch?v=HdkZA1DO08YGitHubgithub.com/ezelf/AntiWeb_testing-Suite/tree/master/RCERefwww.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-96555Refwww.youtube.com/watch?v=HdkZA1DO08Y

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17888?

CVE-2017-17888 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-17888?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-17888?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-17888?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-17888 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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