CVE-2017-8894: AeroAdmin 4.1 uses an insecure protocol (HTTP) to perform software updates

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-8894 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting aeroadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AeroAdmin 4.1 uses an insecure protocol (HTTP) to perform software updates. An attacker can hijack an update via man-in-the-middle in order to execute code in the machine.

Why this priority

High severity
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	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-444
Published	2017-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aeroadmin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-02 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aeroadmin aeroadmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aeroadmin sudo apt install aeroadmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold aeroadmin

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

dnf --showduplicates list aeroadmin sudo dnf downgrade aeroadmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add aeroadmin

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.

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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-2017-8894?

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

Is CVE-2017-8894 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8894 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-2017-8894 affect?

CVE-2017-8894 affects aeroadmin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). AeroAdmin 4.1 uses an insecure protocol (HTTP) to perform software updates. An attacker can hijack an update via man-in-the-middle in order to execute code in the machine.

How urgent is CVE-2017-8894?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-8893 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE AeroAdmin 4.1 uses a function to copy data between two pointers where the size of the data copied is taken dir

References

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