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CVE-2017-17562

CISA KEV

Published December 10, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Embedthis GoAhead before 3.6.5 allows remote code execution if CGI is enabled and a CGI program is dynamically linked.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
EmbedthisGoAhead

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-06-10

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2017-17562.