How severe is CVE-2017-12084?

CVE-2017-12084 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12084 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12084?

CVE-2017-12084 affects Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12084?

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

When was CVE-2017-12084 published?

CVE-2017-12084 was published on 2017-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12084

CVE-2017-12084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware
Published: 2017-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A backdoor vulnerability exists in remote control functionality of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. A specific set of network packets can remotely start an SSH server on the device, resulting in a persistent backdoor. An attacker can send an API call to enable the SSH server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12084?: A backdoor vulnerability exists in remote control functionality of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. A specific set of network packets can remotely start an SSH server on the device, resulting in a persistent backdoor. An attacker can send an API call to enable the SSH server.
How severe is CVE-2017-12084?: CVE-2017-12084 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12084 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12084?: CVE-2017-12084 affects Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12084?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12084 published?: CVE-2017-12084 was published on 2017-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0436

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:meetcircle:circle_with_disney_firmware:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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