PatchTheCVECVE-2017-5174: An Authentication Bypass issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12
CVE-2017-5174 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ip camera g-cam efd-2250 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An Authentication Bypass issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12. An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified. The existing file system architecture could allow attackers to bypass the access control that may allow remote code execution.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 52.3% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-288 |
| Published | 2017-05-19 |
| 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
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: Geutebruck 5.02024 G-Cam/EFD-2250 - 'testaction.cgi' Remote Command Execution (Metasploit)
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-2017-5174?
ip camera g-cam efd-2250 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-5174 being exploited?
CVE-2017-5174 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-2017-5174 affect?
CVE-2017-5174 affects ip camera g-cam efd-2250 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An Authentication Bypass issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12. An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified. The existing file system architecture could allow attackers to bypass the ac
How urgent is CVE-2017-5174?
Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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