CVE-2017-9757Ipfire OS Command Injection
IPFire 2.19 has a Remote Command Injection vulnerability in ids.cgi via the OINKCODE parameter, which is mishandled by a shell.
Published Jun 19, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-9757 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Ipfire.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipfire 2.19.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
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)
37%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://twitter.com/0x09AL/status/873860385652256768
- advisory99173
Description
IPFire 2.19 has a Remote Command Injection vulnerability in ids.cgi via the OINKCODE parameter, which is mishandled by a shell. This can be exploited directly by authenticated users, or through CSRF.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IpfireIpfire | See advisory | 2.19 |
Patched Releases
Ipfire
2.19
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 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
- advisorytwitter.com · 873860385652256768
- advisory99173
- exploitMSF ipfire_oinkcode_exec.rb
- exploit42149
FAQ
Common Questions.
IPFire 2.19 has a Remote Command Injection vulnerability in ids.cgi via the OINKCODE parameter, which is mishandled by a shell.
Affected: Ipfire. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipfire 2.19.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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