How severe is CVE-2017-12573?

CVE-2017-12573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12573?

CVE-2017-12573 affects Planex Cs-w50hd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12573?

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-2017-12573 published?

CVE-2017-12573 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12573

CVE-2017-12573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Planex Cs-w50hd Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Planex Cs-w50hd Firmware
Published: 2018-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on PLANEX CS-W50HD devices with firmware before 030720. The device has a command-injection vulnerability in the web management UI on NAS settings page "/cgi-bin/nasset.cgi". An attacker can send a crafted HTTP POST request to execute arbitrary code. Authentication is required before executing the attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12573?: An issue was discovered on PLANEX CS-W50HD devices with firmware before 030720. The device has a command-injection vulnerability in the web management UI on NAS settings page "/cgi-bin/nasset.cgi". An attacker can send a crafted HTTP POST request to execute arbitrary code. Authentication is required before executing the attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-12573?: CVE-2017-12573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12573?: CVE-2017-12573 affects Planex Cs-w50hd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12573?: 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-2017-12573 published?: CVE-2017-12573 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/29

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:planex:cs-w50hd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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