How severe is CVE-2017-13698?

CVE-2017-13698 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-2017-13698 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-2017-13698?

CVE-2017-13698 affects Moxa Eds-g512e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13698?

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-2017-13698 published?

CVE-2017-13698 was published on 2017-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13698

CVE-2017-13698 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Eds-g512e 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Moxa Eds-g512e Firmware
Published: 2017-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on MOXA EDS-G512E 5.1 build 16072215 devices. An attacker could extract public and private keys from the firmware image available on the MOXA website and could use them against a production switch that has the default keys embedded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13698?: An issue was discovered on MOXA EDS-G512E 5.1 build 16072215 devices. An attacker could extract public and private keys from the firmware image available on the MOXA website and could use them against a production switch that has the default keys embedded.
How severe is CVE-2017-13698?: CVE-2017-13698 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-2017-13698 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-2017-13698?: CVE-2017-13698 affects Moxa Eds-g512e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13698?: 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-2017-13698 published?: CVE-2017-13698 was published on 2017-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sentryo.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Switch-Moxa-Analysis.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-g512e_firmware:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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