CVE-2017-6445 json
The auto-update feature of Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) 6.0.3, 7.0.1, and 8.0.4 uses neither encrypted connections n…
published 2017-03-05 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-15502
- cvss
- 8.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 62%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The auto-update feature of Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) 6.0.3, 7.0.1, and 8.0.4 uses neither encrypted connections nor signed updates. A man-in-the-middle attacker could manipulate the update packages to gain root access remotely.
Exploit prediction
1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- tech.feedyourhead.at https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.6 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
References
-
tech.feedyourhead.at
/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle
exploit, technical-description, third-party-advisory
- tech.feedyourhead.at /content/openelec-cve-2017-6445-revisited
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/96580
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-6445
- NVD CVE-2017-6445
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