HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-9980
CRITICAL

CVE-2017-9980

CWE-77Published: July 21, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Green Packet DX-350 Firmware version v2.8.9.5-g1.4.8-atheeb, the "PING" (aka tag_ipPing) feature within the web interface allows performing command injection, via the "pip" parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9980 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

greenpacket2 product(s)
dx-350 firmwaredx-350
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://iscouncil.blogspot.com/2017/07/command-injection-in-green-packet-dx.html
ADVISORYhttps://iscouncil.blogspot.com/2017/07/command-injection-in-green-packet-dx.html

All References (2)

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https://iscouncil.blogspot.com/2017/07/command-injection-in-green-packet-dx.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://iscouncil.blogspot.com/2017/07/command-injection-in-green-packet-dx.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-9980
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 21, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-77)

CVE-2015-7541
10.0
CVE-2015-1938
10.0
CVE-2015-1949
10.0
CVE-2015-1986
10.0
CVE-2013-2810
10.0
CVE-2017-7722
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-9980 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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