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CVE-2017-5174

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

An Authentication Bypass 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

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  • CVE-2017-5174 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Ip Camera G-Cam Efd-2250 Firmware (Geutebruck), Geutebruck IP Cameras.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 6, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 52% 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.

CVSS v3

9.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

52%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

An Authentication Bypass issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12. An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified. The existing file system architecture could allow attackers to bypass the access control that may allow remote code execution.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedJun 6, 2019n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Ip Camera G-Cam Efd-2250 FirmwareGeutebruck1.11.0.12n/a
Geutebruck IP Cameras>= Geutebruck IP Camerasn/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    May 19, 2017

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jun 6, 2019

  3. Last updated

    May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

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