CVE-2017-17888: cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-17888?

antiweb: upgrade to newer than 3.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-17888 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17888 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-17888 affect?

CVE-2017-17888 affects antiweb. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBiter, ABB SREA, and ASCON DY WebServer device

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-17888 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting antiweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBiter, ABB SREA, and ASCON DY WebServer devices, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted multipart/form-data content, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-9097.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	27.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2017-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hoytech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-27 17:08 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hoytech antiweb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.8.7 · 3.0.7 hms2

Fixed in: newer than 3.8.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy antiweb || rpm -q antiweb || antiweb --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.8.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade antiweb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade antiweb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-17888?

antiweb: upgrade to newer than 3.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17888 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17888 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-2017-17888 affect?

CVE-2017-17888 affects antiweb. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --> AWU 500, Sauter ERW100F001, Carlo Gavazzi SIU-DLG, AEDILIS SMART-1, SYXTHSENSE WebBiter, ABB SREA, and ASCON DY WebServer device

How urgent is CVE-2017-17888?

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

Software pages

ABB vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-9097 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE In Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter FGW200 devices through 3.21.2, WS100 devices through 3.30.5, EC

References

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