How severe is CVE-2017-12575?

CVE-2017-12575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12575?

CVE-2017-12575 affects Aterm Wg2600hp2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12575?

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-2017-12575 published?

CVE-2017-12575 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12575

CVE-2017-12575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aterm Wg2600hp2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Aterm Wg2600hp2 Firmware
Published: 2018-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on the NEC Aterm WG2600HP2 1.0.2. The router has a set of web service APIs for access to and setup of the configuration. Some APIs don't require authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to retrieve DHCP clients, firmware version, and network status (ex.: curl -X http://[IP]/aterm_httpif.cgi/negotiate -d "REQ_ID=SUPPORT_IF_GET").

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12575?: An issue was discovered on the NEC Aterm WG2600HP2 1.0.2. The router has a set of web service APIs for access to and setup of the configuration. Some APIs don't require authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to retrieve DHCP clients, firmware version, and network status (ex.: curl -X http://[IP]/aterm_httpif.cgi/negotiate -d "REQ_ID=SUPPORT_IF_GET").
How severe is CVE-2017-12575?: CVE-2017-12575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12575?: CVE-2017-12575 affects Aterm Wg2600hp2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12575?: 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-2017-12575 published?: CVE-2017-12575 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:aterm:wg2600hp2_firmware:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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