CVE-2017-17560

Name: CVE-2017-17560
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-12T18:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 73.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17560 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 2.30.172 devices. The web administration component, /web/jquery/uploader/multi_uploadify.php, provides multipart upload functionality that is accessible without authentication and can be used to place a file anywhere on the device's file system. EPSS estimates a 73.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 2.30.172 devices. The web administration component, /web/jquery/uploader/multi_uploadify.php, provides multipart upload functionality that is accessible without authentication and can be used to place a file anywhere on the device's file system. This allows an attacker the ability to upload a PHP shell onto the device and obtain arbitrary code execution as root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

73.40%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Westerndigital	My Cloud Pr4100 Firmware	2.30.172

References

https://download.exploitee.rs/file/generic/Exploiteers-DEFCON25.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9248Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43356/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://download.exploitee.rs/file/generic/Exploiteers-DEFCON25.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9248Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43356/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17560?

How severe is CVE-2017-17560?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17560 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 73.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17560?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-17560?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST