How severe is CVE-2017-5675?

CVE-2017-5675 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-2017-5675 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5675?

CVE-2017-5675 affects Embedthis Goahead. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5675?

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-2017-5675 published?

CVE-2017-5675 was published on 2017-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5675

CVE-2017-5675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Embedthis Goahead 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Embedthis Goahead
Published: 2017-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command-injection vulnerability exists in a web application on a custom-built GoAhead web server used on Foscam, Vstarcam, and multiple white-label IP camera models. The mail-sending form in the mail.htm page allows an attacker to inject a command into the receiver1 field in the form; it will be executed with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5675?: A command-injection vulnerability exists in a web application on a custom-built GoAhead web server used on Foscam, Vstarcam, and multiple white-label IP camera models. The mail-sending form in the mail.htm page allows an attacker to inject a command into the receiver1 field in the form; it will be executed with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-5675?: CVE-2017-5675 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-2017-5675 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5675?: CVE-2017-5675 affects Embedthis Goahead. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5675?: 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-2017-5675 published?: CVE-2017-5675 was published on 2017-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:embedthis:goahead:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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