How severe is CVE-2017-14418?

CVE-2017-14418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14418?

CVE-2017-14418 affects Dlink Dir-850l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14418?

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-2017-14418 published?

CVE-2017-14418 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14418

CVE-2017-14418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-850l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Dlink Dir-850l Firmware
Published: 2017-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The D-Link NPAPI extension, as used in conjunction with D-Link DIR-850L REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices, sends the cleartext admin password over the Internet as part of interaction with mydlink Cloud Services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14418?: The D-Link NPAPI extension, as used in conjunction with D-Link DIR-850L REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices, sends the cleartext admin password over the Internet as part of interaction with mydlink Cloud Services.
How severe is CVE-2017-14418?: CVE-2017-14418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14418?: CVE-2017-14418 affects Dlink Dir-850l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14418?: 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-2017-14418 published?: CVE-2017-14418 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-09-08-dlink-850l-mydlink-cloud-0days-vulnerabilities.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-850l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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