How severe is CVE-2017-9828?

CVE-2017-9828 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-2017-9828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9828?

CVE-2017-9828 primarily affects Vivotek Network Camera Ib8369 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9828?

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-2017-9828 published?

CVE-2017-9828 was published on 2017-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9828

CVE-2017-9828 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vivotek Network Camera Ib8369 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Vivotek Network Camera Ib8369 Firmware
Published: 2017-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

'/cgi-bin/admin/testserver.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable to shell command injection, which allows remote attackers to execute any shell command as root via a crafted HTTP request. This vulnerability is already verified on VIVOTEK Network Camera IB8369/FD8164/FD816BA; most others have similar firmware that may be affected. An attack uses shell metacharacters in the senderemail parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9828?: '/cgi-bin/admin/testserver.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable to shell command injection, which allows remote attackers to execute any shell command as root via a crafted HTTP request. This vulnerability is already verified on VIVOTEK Network Camera IB8369/FD8164/FD816BA; most others have similar firmware that may be affected. An attack uses shell metacharacters in the senderemail parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-9828?: CVE-2017-9828 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-2017-9828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9828?: CVE-2017-9828 primarily affects Vivotek Network Camera Ib8369 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9828?: 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-2017-9828 published?: CVE-2017-9828 was published on 2017-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.cal1.cn/post/An%20easy%20way%20to%20pwn%20most%20of%20the%20vivotek%20network%20cameras

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:vivotek:network_camera_ib8369_firmware:ib8369-vvtk-0102a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vivotek:network_camera_fd8164_firmware:fd8164-_vvtk-0200b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vivotek:network_camera_fd816ba_firmware:fd816ba-vvtk-010101.:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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