CVE-2017-16524: Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices suffers from an Unrestricted file upload vulnerability: 'net

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-16524 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting web viewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices suffers from an Unrestricted file upload vulnerability: 'network_ssl_upload.php' allows remote authenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via a filename with a .php extension, which is then accessed via a direct request to the file in the upload/ directory. To authenticate for this attack, one can obtain web-interface credentials in cleartext by leveraging the existing Local

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	30.3% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2017-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hanwhasecurity

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-06 08:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hanwhasecurity web viewer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.193

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.193

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-viewer || rpm -q web-viewer || web-viewer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.193 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-viewer sudo apt install web-viewer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.193> sudo apt-mark hold web-viewer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list web-viewer sudo dnf downgrade web-viewer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.193> sudo dnf versionlock add web-viewer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 (Samsung SRN-1670D) - Unrestricted File Upload
Metasploit: Samsung SRN-1670D Web Viewer Version 1.0.0.193 Arbitrary File Read and Upload

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16524?

web viewer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16524 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16524 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-2017-16524 affect?

CVE-2017-16524 affects web viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices suffers from an Unrestricted file upload vulnerability: 'network_ssl_upload.php' allows remote authenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via a filename with a .php ext

How urgent is CVE-2017-16524?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Samsung vulnerabilities

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References

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