How severe is CVE-2017-2846?

CVE-2017-2846 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-2017-2846 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2846?

CVE-2017-2846 affects Foscam C1 Indoor Hd Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2846?

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-2017-2846 published?

CVE-2017-2846 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2846

CVE-2017-2846 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foscam C1 Indoor Hd Camera Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Foscam C1 Indoor Hd Camera Firmware
Published: 2017-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the web management interface in Foscam C1 Indoor HD cameras with application firmware 2.52.2.37, a specially crafted HTTP request can allow for a user to inject arbitrary shell characters during manual network configuration resulting in command injection. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2846?: In the web management interface in Foscam C1 Indoor HD cameras with application firmware 2.52.2.37, a specially crafted HTTP request can allow for a user to inject arbitrary shell characters during manual network configuration resulting in command injection. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2846?: CVE-2017-2846 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-2017-2846 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2846?: CVE-2017-2846 affects Foscam C1 Indoor Hd Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2846?: 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-2017-2846 published?: CVE-2017-2846 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:foscam:c1_indoor_hd_camera_firmware:2.52.2.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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