CVE-2017-9757

CVE-2017-9757 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipfire with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Description

IPFire 2.19 has a Remote Command Injection vulnerability in ids.cgi via the OINKCODE parameter, which is mishandled by a shell. This can be exploited directly by authenticated users, or through CSRF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9757?
IPFire 2.19 has a Remote Command Injection vulnerability in ids.cgi via the OINKCODE parameter, which is mishandled by a shell. This can be exploited directly by authenticated users, or through CSRF.
How severe is CVE-2017-9757?
CVE-2017-9757 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-2017-9757 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9757?
CVE-2017-9757 affects Ipfire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9757?
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-2017-9757 published?
CVE-2017-9757 was published on 2017-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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