How severe is CVE-2017-11351?

CVE-2017-11351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-11351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11351?

CVE-2017-11351 affects Axesstel Mu553s Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11351?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-11351 published?

CVE-2017-11351 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11351

CVE-2017-11351 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Axesstel Mu553s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Axesstel Mu553s Firmware
Published: 2017-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Axesstel MU553S MU55XS-V1.14 devices have a default password of admin for the admin account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11351?: Axesstel MU553S MU55XS-V1.14 devices have a default password of admin for the admin account.
How severe is CVE-2017-11351?: CVE-2017-11351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-11351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11351?: CVE-2017-11351 affects Axesstel Mu553s Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11351?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-11351 published?: CVE-2017-11351 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://iscouncil.blogspot.com/2017/08/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-axesstel.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:axesstel:mu553s_firmware:mu553s-v1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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