CVE-2017-14535
CVE-2017-14535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netfortris Trixbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 50% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 50% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Netfortris Trixbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
trixbox 2.8.0.4 has OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the lang parameter to /maint/modules/home/index.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-14535?
- trixbox 2.8.0.4 has OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the lang parameter to /maint/modules/home/index.php.
- How severe is CVE-2017-14535?
- CVE-2017-14535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-14535 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-14535?
- CVE-2017-14535 affects Netfortris Trixbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-14535?
- 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-2017-14535 published?
- CVE-2017-14535 was published on 2018-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162854/Trixbox-2.8.0.4-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103004
- https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/CVE-2017-14535-Exploit
- https://secur1tyadvisory.wordpress.com/2018/02/11/trixbox-os-command-injection-vulnerability-cve-2017-14535/
- https://twitter.com/tiger_tigerboy/status/962689803270500352
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/trixbox-os-command-injection-vulnerability-sachin-wagh-ceh-ecsa-/?published=t
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netfortris:trixbox:2.8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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