CVE-2017-14853
CWE-94Published: June 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component is vulnerable to code injection, for all versions prior to 2017-09-25, due to a search query that uses a direct shell command. By tampering with the request, an attacker is able to run shell commands and receive valid output from the device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-14853 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.6.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-14853 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts