PatchTheCVECVE-2017-9385: An issue was discovered on Vera Veralite 1.7.481 devices
CVE-2017-9385 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting veraedge firmware, veralite firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered on Vera Veralite 1.7.481 devices. The device has an additional OpenWRT interface in addition to the standard web interface which allows the highest privileges a user can obtain on the device. This web interface uses root as the username and the password in the /etc/cmh/cmh.conf file which can be extracted by an attacker using a directory traversal attack, and then log in to the device with the highest privileges.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.5% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-255 |
| Published | 2019-06-17 |
| 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
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-2017-9385?
veraedge firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.7.19; veralite firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.7.481. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-9385 being exploited?
CVE-2017-9385 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-2017-9385 affect?
CVE-2017-9385 affects veraedge firmware, veralite firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered on Vera Veralite 1.7.481 devices. The device has an additional OpenWRT interface in addition to the standard web interface which allows the highest privileges a user can obtain on the device. This web interface uses
How urgent is CVE-2017-9385?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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