CVE-2017-9807: An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-9807?

openwebif: upgrade to newer than 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-9807 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9807 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-2017-9807 affect?

CVE-2017-9807 affects openwebif. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices. The saveConfig function of "plugin/controllers/models/config.py" performs an eval() call on the contents of the "key" HTTP GET parameter. This allows an unau

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-9807?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-9807 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting openwebif. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices. The saveConfig function of "plugin/controllers/models/config.py" performs an eval() call on the contents of the "key" HTTP GET parameter. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary Python code or OS commands via api/saveconfig.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
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	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2017-06-22
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

2017-06-22 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openwebif project openwebif UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openwebif

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openwebif

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2017-9807?

openwebif: upgrade to newer than 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-9807 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9807 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-2017-9807 affect?

CVE-2017-9807 affects openwebif. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices. The saveConfig function of "plugin/controllers/models/config.py" performs an eval() call on the contents of the "key" HTTP GET parameter. This allows an unau

How urgent is CVE-2017-9807?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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