CVE-2017-18025

CVE-2017-18025 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Innotube Itguard Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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

Description

cgi-bin/drknow.cgi in Innotube ITGuard-Manager 0.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the username field, as demonstrated by a username beginning with "admin|" to use the '|' metacharacter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18025?
cgi-bin/drknow.cgi in Innotube ITGuard-Manager 0.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the username field, as demonstrated by a username beginning with "admin|" to use the '|' metacharacter.
How severe is CVE-2017-18025?
CVE-2017-18025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18025 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18025?
CVE-2017-18025 affects Innotube Itguard Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18025?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-18025 published?
CVE-2017-18025 was published on 2018-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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