CVE-2017-17888

Name: CVE-2017-17888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-27T17:08:21.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17888 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBiter, ABB SREA, and ASCON DY WebServer devices, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted multipart/form-data content, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-9097.. EPSS estimates a 27.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBiter, ABB SREA, and ASCON DY WebServer devices, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted multipart/form-data content, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-9097.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.57%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Hoytech	Antiweb	<= 3.8.7	—
Hoytech	Antiweb	3.0.7	Hms2

References

https://github.com/ezelf/AntiWeb_testing-Suite/tree/master/RCEExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-96555Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdkZA1DO08YExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ezelf/AntiWeb_testing-Suite/tree/master/RCEExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-96555Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdkZA1DO08YExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17888?

How severe is CVE-2017-17888?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17888 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17888?

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Source: NVD / NIST