Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-9080?

Affected: Playsms versions 1.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-9080 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-9080 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-9080?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-9080?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2017-9080 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2017-9080

HighPublic exploit

PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution because PHP code in the name of an uploaded .php file is executed.

Published May 19, 2017 · Updated Jul 8, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-9080 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Playsms.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 62% 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 very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

62%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution because PHP code in the name of an uploaded .php file is executed. sendfromfile.php has a combination of Unrestricted File Upload and Code Injection.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
PlaysmsPlaysms	1.4	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 19, 2017
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

advisoryhttp://touhidshaikh.com/blog/poc/playsms-v1-4-rce/
exploitMSF playsms_filename_exec.rb
exploit42003
exploitExploitDB-44599
exploit44599

FAQ

Common Questions.

PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution because PHP code in the name of an uploaded .php file is executed.
Affected: Playsms versions 1.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 very likely to be exploited soon.

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