CVE-2017-5674: embedthis goahead
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-5674 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in embedthis goahead. EPSS estimates a 21.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 13-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in a custom-built GoAhead web server used on Foscam, Vstarcam, and multiple white-label IP camera models allows an attacker to craft a malformed HTTP ("GET system.ini HTTP/1.1\n\n" - note the lack of "/" in the path field of the request) request that will disclose the configuration file with the login password.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
21.57%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 21.57% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (cybereason.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (cybereason.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Embedthis1 product
- goaheadna
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.cybereason.com/zero-day-exploits-turn-hundreds-of-thousands-of-ip-cameras-into-iot-botnet-slavesX Refsource MISCExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory