How severe is CVE-2017-14853?

CVE-2017-14853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-14853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14853?

CVE-2017-14853 affects Orpak Siteomat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14853?

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-2017-14853 published?

CVE-2017-14853 was published on 2019-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14853

CVE-2017-14853 is a high-severity vulnerability in Orpak Siteomat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Orpak Siteomat
Published: 2019-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component is vulnerable to code injection, for all versions prior to 2017-09-25, due to a search query that uses a direct shell command. By tampering with the request, an attacker is able to run shell commands and receive valid output from the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14853?: The Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component is vulnerable to code injection, for all versions prior to 2017-09-25, due to a search query that uses a direct shell command. By tampering with the request, an attacker is able to run shell commands and receive valid output from the device.
How severe is CVE-2017-14853?: CVE-2017-14853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-14853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14853?: CVE-2017-14853 affects Orpak Siteomat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14853?: 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-2017-14853 published?: CVE-2017-14853 was published on 2019-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:orpak:siteomat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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