CVE-2017-17562VulnerabilityPublished 12/10/2021Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2017-17562: Embedthis GoAhead Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affects Embedthis GoAheadSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 12/10/2021
- KEV deadline
- 06/10/2022
- EPSS
- 97.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Embedthis GoAhead | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Description
Embedthis GoAhead versions before 3.6.5 contain a remote code execution vulnerability when CGI is enabled and a CGI program is dynamically linked. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. It has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions are listed beyond the indication that versions before 3.6.5 are vulnerable.