CVE-2017-11567

Name: CVE-2017-11567
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-07T13:29:00.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11567 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Mongoose Web Server before 6.9 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that modify Mongoose.conf via a request to __mg_admin?save. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code remotely.. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Mongoose Web Server before 6.9 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that modify Mongoose.conf via a request to __mg_admin?save. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code remotely.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.13%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cesanta	Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library	<= 6.8

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MONGOOSE-WEB-SERVER-v6.5-CSRF-COMMAND-EXECUTION.txtExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42614/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MONGOOSE-WEB-SERVER-v6.5-CSRF-COMMAND-EXECUTION.txtExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42614/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11567?

How severe is CVE-2017-11567?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11567 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11567?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST