CVE-2017-17733 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Dec 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the wd parameter in Maccms 8.x search functionality.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-17733?

CVE-2017-17733 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Maccms 8.x allows remote command execution via the wd parameter in an index.php?m=vod-search request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17733?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Maccms Maccms.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17733?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17733 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2017-17733 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17733 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2cp-cmc5-9744.