PatchTheCVECVE-2017-14853: The Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component is vulnerable to code injection, for all versions prior to 2017-09-25, due t
CVE-2017-14853 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting siteomat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component is vulnerable to code injection, for all versions prior to 2017-09-25, due to a search query that uses a direct shell command. By tampering with the request, an attacker is able to run shell commands and receive valid output from the device.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.9% (top 10%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2019-06-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-14853?
siteomat: upgrade to 6.4.414.122. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-14853 being exploited?
CVE-2017-14853 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-14853 affect?
CVE-2017-14853 affects siteomat. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). The Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component is vulnerable to code injection, for all versions prior to 2017-09-25, due to a search query that uses a direct shell command. By tampering with the request, an attacker is able to run shell commands and re
How urgent is CVE-2017-14853?
Priority 58/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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- CVE-2017-14728 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An authentication bypass was found in an unknown area of the SiteOmat source code