CVE-2017-11322
CVE-2017-11322 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ucopia Ucopia Wireless Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Ucopia Ucopia Wireless Appliance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The chroothole_client executable in UCOPIA Wireless Appliance before 5.1.8 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a dollar sign ($) metacharacter in the argument to chroothole_client.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11322?
- The chroothole_client executable in UCOPIA Wireless Appliance before 5.1.8 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a dollar sign ($) metacharacter in the argument to chroothole_client.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11322?
- CVE-2017-11322 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11322 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11322?
- CVE-2017-11322 affects Ucopia Ucopia Wireless Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11322?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-11322 published?
- CVE-2017-11322 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2017-09-29-cve-2017-11322-ucopia-wireless-appliance-5-1-8-privileges-escalation/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42936/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ucopia:ucopia_wireless_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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