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CVE-2017-17562

Embedthis GoAhead Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

8.1
CVSS
97.1%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99.9%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2021-12-10
Added
▲ +0.9 pts
30-day EPSS trend

Summary

Embedthis GoAhead before 3.6.5 allows remote code execution if CGI is enabled and a CGI program is dynamically linked.

Affected software

Vendor: Embedthis  ·  Product: GoAhead

Weakness types (CWE):

CWE-20

What to do

This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.

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Sources: CISA KEV catalog · NVD · FIRST EPSS

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