CVE-2017-17411

Name: CVE-2017-17411
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-21T14:29:00.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 87.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17411 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Linksys WVBR0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 87.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Linksys WVBR0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web management portal. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user data before executing a system call. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code with root privileges. Was ZDI-CAN-4892.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

87.93%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Wvbr0 Firmware	< 1.0.41

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102212Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9336Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43363/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43429/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102212Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9336Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43363/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43429/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17411?

How severe is CVE-2017-17411?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17411 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 87.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17411?

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