CVE-2017-17020

Name: CVE-2017-17020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-01T16:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. On D-Link DCS-5009 devices with firmware 1.08.11 and earlier, DCS-5010 devices with firmware 1.14.09 and earlier, and DCS-5020L devices with firmware before 1.15.01, command injection in alphapd (binary responsible for running the camera's web server) allows remote authenticated attackers to execute code through sanitized /setSystemAdmin user input in the AdminID field being passed directly to a call to system.. EPSS estimates a 15.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On D-Link DCS-5009 devices with firmware 1.08.11 and earlier, DCS-5010 devices with firmware 1.14.09 and earlier, and DCS-5020L devices with firmware before 1.15.01, command injection in alphapd (binary responsible for running the camera's web server) allows remote authenticated attackers to execute code through sanitized /setSystemAdmin user input in the AdminID field being passed directly to a call to system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.06%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dcs-5009 Firmware	<= 1.08.11
Dlink	Dcs-5010 Firmware	<= 1.14.09
Dlink	Dcs-5020l Firmware	<= 1.14.09

References

http://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10084Vendor Advisory
https://www.fidusinfosec.com/dlink-dcs-5030l-remote-code-execution-cve-2017-17020/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10084Vendor Advisory
https://www.fidusinfosec.com/dlink-dcs-5030l-remote-code-execution-cve-2017-17020/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17020?

How severe is CVE-2017-17020?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17020?

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