CVE-2017-5173Ip Camera G-Cam Efd-2250 Firmware OS Command Injection
An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements (in an OS command) issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12.
Published May 19, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-5173 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ip Camera G-Cam Efd-2250 Firmware (Geutebrueck), Geutebruck IP Cameras.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since May 19, 2017. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 19, 2017
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
5
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-045-02
- advisory96209
Description
An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements (in an OS command) issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12. An improper neutralization of special elements vulnerability has been identified. If special elements are not properly neutralized, an attacker can call multiple parameters that can allow access to the root level operating system which could allow remote code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | May 19, 2017 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 19, 2017 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ip Camera G-Cam Efd-2250 FirmwareGeutebrueck | 1.11.0.12 | n/a |
| Geutebruck IP Cameras | >= Geutebruck IP Cameras | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 19, 2017
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 19, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 19, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryics-cert.us-cert.gov · ICSA-17-045-02
- advisory96209
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements (in an OS command) issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12.
Affected: Ip Camera G-Cam Efd-2250 Firmware (Geutebrueck) versions 1.11.0.12; Geutebruck IP Cameras versions >= Geutebruck IP Cameras. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since May 19, 2017.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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