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CVE-2017-9807 Details
Description
An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices. The saveConfig function of "plugin/controllers/models/config.py" performs an eval() call on the contents of the "key" HTTP GET parameter. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary Python code or OS commands via api/saveconfig.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://census-labs.com/news/2017/10/02/e2openplugin-openwebif-saveconfig-remote-code-execution/ | CVE | |
| https://github.com/E2OpenPlugins/e2openplugin-OpenWebif/issues/620 | CVE | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/02/4 | CVE | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99232 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://census-labs.com/news/2017/10/02/e2openplugin-openwebif-saveconfig-remote-code-execution/ | [email protected] | |
| https://github.com/E2OpenPlugins/e2openplugin-OpenWebif/issues/620 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/02/4 | [email protected] | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99232 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openwebif project openwebif | <= 1.2.4 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 13, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 24, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |