CVE-2017-9828
Critical'/cgi-bin/admin/testserver.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable to shell command injection, which allows remote attackers to execute any shell command as root via a crafted HTTP request.
Published Jun 23, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-9828 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Network Camera Fd8164 Firmware (Vivotek), Network Camera Fd816ba Firmware (Vivotek), Network Camera Ib8369 Firmware (Vivotek).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 82% 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
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)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
'/cgi-bin/admin/testserver.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable to shell command injection, which allows remote attackers to execute any shell command as root via a crafted HTTP request. This vulnerability is already verified on VIVOTEK Network Camera IB8369/FD8164/FD816BA; most others have similar firmware that may be affected. An attack uses shell metacharacters in the senderemail parameter.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Network Camera Fd8164 FirmwareVivotek | fd8164-_vvtk-0200b | n/a |
| Network Camera Fd816ba FirmwareVivotek | fd816ba-vvtk-010101. | n/a |
| Network Camera Ib8369 FirmwareVivotek | ib8369-vvtk-0102a | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 23, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
FAQ
Common Questions.
'/cgi-bin/admin/testserver.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable to shell command injection, which allows remote attackers to execute any shell command as root via a crafted HTTP request.
Affected: Network Camera Fd8164 Firmware (Vivotek) versions fd8164-_vvtk-0200b; Network Camera Fd816ba Firmware (Vivotek) versions fd816ba-vvtk-010101.; Network Camera Ib8369 Firmware (Vivotek) versions ib8369-vvtk-0102a. 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.
No public exploit code is known.
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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