CVE-2017-9807

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: June 22, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices. The saveConfig function of "plugin/controllers/models/config.py" performs an eval() call on the contents of the "key" HTTP GET parameter. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary Python code or OS commands via api/saveconfig.

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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
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/02/4
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99232
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://census-labs.com/news/2017/10/02/e2openplugin-openwebif-saveconfig-remote-code-execution/
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://github.com/E2OpenPlugins/e2openplugin-OpenWebif/issues/620
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/02/4
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99232
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://census-labs.com/news/2017/10/02/e2openplugin-openwebif-saveconfig-remote-code-execution/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://github.com/E2OpenPlugins/e2openplugin-OpenWebif/issues/620
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.9%
91th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

Affected Vendors

openwebif_project

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