Is CVE-2017-2829 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-2829 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-2829 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-2829 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2829?

CVE-2017-2829 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2017-2829

CWE-22Published: June 21, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable directory traversal vulnerability exists in the web management interface used by the Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera running application firmware 2.52.2.37. A specially crafted HTTP request can cause the application to read a file from disk but a failure to adequately filter characters results in allowing an attacker to specify a file outside of a directory. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-2829 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.