CVE-2017-9333: OpenWebif 1.2.5 allows remote code execution via a URL to the CallOPKG function in the IpkgController class in

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-9333 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting openwebif. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenWebif 1.2.5 allows remote code execution via a URL to the CallOPKG function in the IpkgController class in plugin/controllers/ipkg.py, when the URL refers to an attacker-controlled web site with a Trojan horse package. This has security implications in cases where untrusted users can trigger CallOPKG calls, and these users can enter an arbitrary URL in an input field, even though that input field was only intended for a package name. This thr

Why this priority

High severity

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-09-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openwebif project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-18 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openwebif project openwebif DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openwebif sudo apt install openwebif=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold openwebif

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

dnf --showduplicates list openwebif sudo dnf downgrade openwebif-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add openwebif

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-2017-9333?

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

Is CVE-2017-9333 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9333 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-2017-9333 affect?

CVE-2017-9333 affects openwebif. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenWebif 1.2.5 allows remote code execution via a URL to the CallOPKG function in the IpkgController class in plugin/controllers/ipkg.py, when the URL refers to an attacker-controlled web site with a Trojan horse package. This has security

How urgent is CVE-2017-9333?

Priority 52/100. High severity

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