CVE-2018-17317

Name: CVE-2018-17317
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-21T18:29:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17317 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the io_mode, ap_mode, io_action, io_in_iface, io_in_set, io_in_ip, io_in_mask, io_in_gw, io_out_iface, io_out_set, io_out_mask, io_out_gw, iface, or domain parameter to /www/script/config_iface.php, or the newSSID, hostapd_secure, hostapd_wpa_passphrase, or supplicant_ssid parameter to /www/page_config.php.. EPSS estimates a 4.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the io_mode, ap_mode, io_action, io_in_iface, io_in_set, io_in_ip, io_in_mask, io_in_gw, io_out_iface, io_out_set, io_out_mask, io_out_gw, iface, or domain parameter to /www/script/config_iface.php, or the newSSID, hostapd_secure, hostapd_wpa_passphrase, or supplicant_ssid parameter to /www/page_config.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.31%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fruitywifi Project	Fruitywifi	2.1

References

http://blog.51cto.com/010bjsoft/2175710Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PatatasFritas/PatataWifi/issues/1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xtr4nge/FruityWifi/issues/276
http://blog.51cto.com/010bjsoft/2175710Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PatatasFritas/PatataWifi/issues/1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xtr4nge/FruityWifi/issues/276

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17317?

How severe is CVE-2018-17317?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17317 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17317?

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