Is CVE-2017-9833 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-9833, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-9833 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-9833 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9833?

CVE-2017-9833 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2017-9833

CWE-22Published: June 24, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

/cgi-bin/wapopen in Boa 0.94.14rc21 allows the injection of "../.." using the FILECAMERA variable (sent by GET) to read files with root privileges. NOTE: multiple third parties report that this is a system-integrator issue (e.g., a vulnerability on one type of camera) because Boa does not include any wapopen program or any code to read a FILECAMERA variable.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9833 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-9833. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.