What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7977?

CVE-2017-7977 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Elux CVE-2017-7977

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2017-07-19 cve@mitre.org

Command Injection Elux

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 19, 2017 - 18:29 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The Screensavercc component in eLux RP before 5.5.0 allows attackers to bypass intended configuration restrictions and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by inserting commands in a local. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. The Screensavercc component in eLux RP before 5.5.0 allows attackers to bypass intended configuration restrictions and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by inserting commands in a local configuration dialog in the control panel. Affected products include: Unicon-Software Elux. Version information: before 5.5.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.