CVE-2017-7977

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: July 19, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The Screensavercc component in eLux RP before 5.5.0 allows attackers to bypass intended configuration restrictions and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by inserting commands in a local configuration dialog in the control panel.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/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.myelux.com/cvesingle.htm?cve_id=CVE-2017-7977

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://www.myelux.com/cvesingle.htm?cve_id=CVE-2017-7977

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.4%

82th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

Affected Vendors

unicon-software

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