How severe is CVE-2017-9833?

CVE-2017-9833 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-9833 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 68% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9833?

CVE-2017-9833 affects Boa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9833?

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-2017-9833 published?

CVE-2017-9833 was published on 2017-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9833

CVE-2017-9833 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boa with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 68% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 68% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Boa
Published: 2017-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

/cgi-bin/wapopen in Boa 0.94.14rc21 allows the injection of "../.." using the FILECAMERA variable (sent by GET) to read files with root privileges. NOTE: multiple third parties report that this is a system-integrator issue (e.g., a vulnerability on one type of camera) because Boa does not include any wapopen program or any code to read a FILECAMERA variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9833?: /cgi-bin/wapopen in Boa 0.94.14rc21 allows the injection of "../.." using the FILECAMERA variable (sent by GET) to read files with root privileges. NOTE: multiple third parties report that this is a system-integrator issue (e.g., a vulnerability on one type of camera) because Boa does not include any wapopen program or any code to read a FILECAMERA variable.
How severe is CVE-2017-9833?: CVE-2017-9833 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-9833 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 68% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9833?: CVE-2017-9833 affects Boa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9833?: 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-2017-9833 published?: CVE-2017-9833 was published on 2017-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boa:boa:0.94.14.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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