CVE-2017-17738

Public Exploit

Description

The BrightSign Digital Signage (4k242) device (Firmware 6.2.63 and below) allows renaming and modifying files via /tools.html.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.15% Top 10%

Third-Party Advisory information-paradox.net Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.information-paradox.net/2017/12/brightsign-multiple-vulnerablities-cve.html	issue tracking third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43364/	issue tracking exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17738?: CVE-2017-17738 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-17738?: To fix CVE-2017-17738, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-17738 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-17738 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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