CVE-2017-2850

8.8 HIGH
Published: June 29, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In the web management interface in Foscam C1 Indoor HD cameras with application firmware 2.52.2.37, a specially crafted HTTP request can allow for a user to inject arbitrary characters in the pureftpd.passwd file during a username change, which in turn allows for bypassing chroot restrictions in the FTP server. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99184
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Broken Link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0352
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Technical Description Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99184
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0352
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Technical Description Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.2%
80th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

foscam