How severe is CVE-2017-17888?

CVE-2017-17888 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-2017-17888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17888?

CVE-2017-17888 primarily affects Hoytech Antiweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17888?

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-2017-17888 published?

CVE-2017-17888 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17888

CVE-2017-17888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hoytech Antiweb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th 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: 28% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Hoytech Antiweb
Published: 2017-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBiter, ABB SREA, and ASCON DY WebServer devices, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted multipart/form-data content, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-9097.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17888?: cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBiter, ABB SREA, and ASCON DY WebServer devices, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted multipart/form-data content, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-9097.
How severe is CVE-2017-17888?: CVE-2017-17888 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-2017-17888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17888?: CVE-2017-17888 primarily affects Hoytech Antiweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17888?: 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-2017-17888 published?: CVE-2017-17888 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hoytech:antiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hoytech:antiweb:3.0.7:hms2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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