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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-9097?

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

Q: Is CVE-2017-9097 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9097 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-2017-9097 affect?

CVE-2017-9097 affects antiweb. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). In Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter FGW200 devices through 3.21.2, WS100 devices through 3.30.5, EC150 devices through 1.40.0, WS200 devices through 3.30.4, EC250 devices through 1.40.0, and other products, an LFI vulnerability a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-9097?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-9097 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting antiweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter FGW200 devices through 3.21.2, WS100 devices through 3.30.5, EC150 devices through 1.40.0, WS200 devices through 3.30.4, EC250 devices through 1.40.0, and other products, an LFI vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read or modify files through a path traversal technique, as demonstrated by reading the password file, or using the template parameter to cgi-bin/write.cgi to write to an arbitrary fi

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-06-16
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

2017-06-16 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hoytech antiweb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.8.7 · 3.0.7 hms2 · 3.3.5 · 3.6.1 · 3.7.1 · 3.7.2 · 3.8.1 · 3.8.2

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-2017-9097?

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

Is CVE-2017-9097 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9097 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-2017-9097 affect?

CVE-2017-9097 affects antiweb. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). In Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter FGW200 devices through 3.21.2, WS100 devices through 3.30.5, EC150 devices through 1.40.0, WS200 devices through 3.30.4, EC250 devices through 1.40.0, and other products, an LFI vulnerability a

How urgent is CVE-2017-9097?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-17888 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE cgi-bin/write.cgi in Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter / HMS, Ouman EH-net, Alliance System WS100 --

References

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