Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-11347 is an authenticated code execution issue in MetInfo 5.3.17. If an attacker already has valid access, the flaw may let them create a PHP script from a malicious image, potentially giving them control over the web application server.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as high for any exposed MetInfo 5.3.17 system because authenticated code execution can become full site compromise. Urgency is lower if MetInfo is absent, upgraded, or admin access is strongly isolated.
Technical view
The CVE describes authenticated remote code execution in MetInfo 5.3.17, related to admin/include/common.inc.php and admin/app/physical/physical.php. The reported behavior is generating a PHP script containing malicious image content. No CVSS score, CWE, vendor advisory, or patch details are included in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely limited to MetInfo 5.3.17 instances where authenticated attackers can reach the affected admin functionality. Internet-facing admin panels increase business risk, but the supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and the sources do not establish active exploitation. A public GitHub reference is cited, so defenders should treat technical details as publicly accessible without assuming confirmed weaponized activity.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE description names MetInfo 5.3.17 and two file paths, but supplied metadata lacks CVSS, CWE, CPEs, and remediation details. Avoid broad version assumptions beyond the named release.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory MetInfo deployments and confirm whether version 5.3.17 is present.
- Restrict access to MetInfo administrative interfaces to trusted networks and users.
- Review vendor or project guidance for the corrected version or official remediation.
- Rotate credentials for exposed admin accounts if compromise is suspected.
- Back up and inspect webroot files before upgrading or restoring.
Validation and detection
- Check application version records for MetInfo 5.3.17.
- Confirm whether affected admin paths are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review webroot for unexpected PHP files created near image upload or admin workflows.
- Inspect access logs for unusual authenticated admin activity.
- Verify vendor guidance before marking the issue remediated.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/imp0wd3r/MetInfo_Vuln/blob/master/README.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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