CVE-2017-8116

Name: CVE-2017-8116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-03T16:29:00.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The management interface for the Teltonika RUT9XX routers (aka LuCI) with firmware 00.03.265 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the username parameter in a login request.. EPSS estimates a 4.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The management interface for the Teltonika RUT9XX routers (aka LuCI) with firmware 00.03.265 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the username parameter in a login request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.52%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Teltonika	Rut900 Firmware	<= 00.03.265
Teltonika	Rut905 Firmware	<= 00.03.265
Teltonika	Rut950 Firmware	<= 00.03.265
Teltonika	Rut955 Firmware	<= 00.03.265

References

https://github.com/nettitude/metasploit-modules/blob/master/teltonika_add_user.rbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nettitude/metasploit-modules/blob/master/teltonika_cmd_exec.rbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://labs.nettitude.com/blog/cve-2017-8116-teltonika-router-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nettitude/metasploit-modules/blob/master/teltonika_add_user.rbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nettitude/metasploit-modules/blob/master/teltonika_cmd_exec.rbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://labs.nettitude.com/blog/cve-2017-8116-teltonika-router-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8116?

How severe is CVE-2017-8116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8116?

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