CVE-2017-5674

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: March 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

A vulnerability in a custom-built GoAhead web server used on Foscam, Vstarcam, and multiple white-label IP camera models allows an attacker to craft a malformed HTTP ("GET system.ini HTTP/1.1\n\n" - note the lack of "/" in the path field of the request) request that will disclose the configuration file with the login password.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.cybereason.com/cve-ip-cameras/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.cybereason.com/cve-ip-cameras/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.cybereason.com/zero-day-exploits-turn-hundreds-of-thousands-of-ip-cameras-into-iot-botnet-slaves/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
21.6%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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