CVE-2017-9333

Description

OpenWebif 1.2.5 allows remote code execution via a URL to the CallOPKG function in the IpkgController class in plugin/controllers/ipkg.py, when the URL refers to an attacker-controlled web site with a Trojan horse package. This has security implications in cases where untrusted users can trigger CallOPKG calls, and these users can enter an arbitrary URL in an input field, even though that input field was only intended for a package name. This threat model may be relevant in the latest versions of third-party products that bundle OpenWebif, i.e., set-top box products. The issue of Trojan horse packages does NOT have security implications in cases where the attacker has full OpenWebif access.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.86% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/E2OpenPlugins/e2openplugin-OpenWebif/issues/619 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://github.com/E2OpenPlugins/e2openplugin-OpenWebif/issues/621 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9333?
CVE-2017-9333 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9333?
To fix CVE-2017-9333, 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-2017-9333 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9333 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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