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title: "CVE-2017-17411: Linksys WVBR0 vulnerability | CubePath"
description: "This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Linksys WVBR0. Authentication is not required…"
language: en
source: https://cubepath.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-17411
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# CVE-2017-17411: Linksys WVBR0 vulnerability | CubePath

## Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Linksys WVBR0\. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web management portal. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user data before executing a system call. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code with root privileges. Was ZDI-CAN-4892.

Official description from the CVE record, published by zdi. Copyright © 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CVE license. [View the record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-17411)

## Key data

### EPSS

Exploit Prediction Scoring System by FIRST: an estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days.

Score

0.87929 (87.9% probability)

Percentile

99.8%

Scores of

Nov 10, 2026

Model

v2026.06.15

### Weakness (CWE)

CWE catalog version 5.0.

CWE names: Copyright © 2006-2026, The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CWE license.

- [CWE-78](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/78.html) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command

## Affected products

Products listed in the CVE record, as the CNA published them.

- Linksys WVBR0

  - affected: WVBR0

## References

Links listed in the CVE record. They lead to other sites, which CubePath does not control.

- [102212](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102212)  (securityfocus.com) vdb-entry
- [github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9336](https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9336)
- [43363](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43363/)  (exploit-db.com) exploit
- [zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-973](https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-973)
- [43429](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43429/)  (exploit-db.com) exploit

## Timeline

1. ID reserved Dec 5, 2017
2. Record published Dec 21, 2017
3. Record last updated Aug 5, 2024

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## About CubePath

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