CVE-2017-9807: An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices.

Security readout for executives and security teams

OpenWebif through 1.2.4 contains a remote code execution flaw. An unauthenticated attacker who can reach the OpenWebif web interface may cause the device to run Python code or operating-system commands. Business risk is highest for internet-exposed or broadly reachable E2 Open devices. Exposure is likely limited to E2 Open devices running the OpenWebif plugin through version 1.2.4. Risk depends on whether the OpenWebif HTTP interface is enabled and reachable from untrusted networks, including the internet or flat internal networks. Treat exposed systems as urgent because the flaw can allow full device compromise without authentication. Prioritize inventory, external exposure reduction, and vendor-guided updates before broader cleanup. Mitigation focus: Identify all E2 Open devices running OpenWebif.; Check vendor or project guidance for fixed versions and upgrade paths.; Do not expose OpenWebif to the public internet..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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