CVE-2017-9807

Name: CVE-2017-9807
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-22T03:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9807 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices. The saveConfig function of "plugin/controllers/models/config.py" performs an eval() call on the contents of the "key" HTTP GET parameter. EPSS estimates a 4.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices. The saveConfig function of "plugin/controllers/models/config.py" performs an eval() call on the contents of the "key" HTTP GET parameter. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary Python code or OS commands via api/saveconfig.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.92%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openwebif Project	Openwebif	<= 1.2.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/02/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99232Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://census-labs.com/news/2017/10/02/e2openplugin-openwebif-saveconfig-remote-code-execution/
https://github.com/E2OpenPlugins/e2openplugin-OpenWebif/issues/620Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/02/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99232Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://census-labs.com/news/2017/10/02/e2openplugin-openwebif-saveconfig-remote-code-execution/
https://github.com/E2OpenPlugins/e2openplugin-OpenWebif/issues/620Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9807?

How severe is CVE-2017-9807?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9807 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9807?

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Source: NVD / NIST