CVE-2017-17105
High PUBLISHEDZivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 and V4.7.4.2121 (and possibly in-between versions) web cameras are vulnerable to unauthenticated, blind remote...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Zivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 and V4.7.4.2121 (and possibly in-between versions) web cameras are vulnerable to unauthenticated, blind remote command injection via CGI scripts used as part of the web interface, as demonstrated by a cgi-bin/iptest.cgi?cmd=iptest.cgi&-time="1504225666237"&-url=$(reboot) request.
- CVE Published
- Dec 18, 2017
- Exploitation Reported
- Dec 18, 2017
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- 20171212 Three exploits for Zivif Web Cameras (may impact others) seclists.org · Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/42
- twitter.com/silascutler/status/938052460328968192 twitter.com · CVE Record https://twitter.com/silascutler/status/938052460328968192
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/145386/Zivif-PR115-204-P-RS-2.3.4.2103... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145386/Zivif-PR115-204-P-RS-2.3....
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/158120/Zivif-Camera-2.3.4.2103-iptest.... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158120/Zivif-Camera-2.3.4.2103-i...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| The Shadowserver First | 2017-12-18 17:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/http/zivif_ipcheck_exec.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users via the Pro API.
Learn About Virtual PatchesCVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2017-12-18 17:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:31 UTC
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/http/zivif_ipcheck_exec.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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17:00 UTC over 8 years ago17:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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17:00 UTC over 8 years ago17:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 8 years ago00:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2017-17105
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2017-17105",
"title": "Zivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 and V4.7.4.2121 (and possibly in-between ver...",
"affected_vendor": "Zivif",
"affected_product": "PR115-204-P-RS",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}