Is CVE-2017-9101 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-9101, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-9101 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-9101 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9101?

CVE-2017-9101 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2017-9101

CWE-434Published: May 21, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

import.php (aka the Phonebook import feature) in PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution via vectors involving the User-Agent HTTP header and PHP code in the name of a file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9101 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-9101. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.