CVE-2017-9101

CVE-2017-9101 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Playsms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Description

import.php (aka the Phonebook import feature) in PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution via vectors involving the User-Agent HTTP header and PHP code in the name of a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9101?
import.php (aka the Phonebook import feature) in PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution via vectors involving the User-Agent HTTP header and PHP code in the name of a file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9101?
CVE-2017-9101 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-2017-9101 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9101?
CVE-2017-9101 affects Playsms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9101?
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-2017-9101 published?
CVE-2017-9101 was published on 2017-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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