How severe is CVE-2017-14797?

CVE-2017-14797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14797 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14797?

CVE-2017-14797 affects Philips Hue Bridge Bsb002 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14797?

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-2017-14797 published?

CVE-2017-14797 was published on 2017-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14797

CVE-2017-14797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Philips Hue Bridge Bsb002 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Philips Hue Bridge Bsb002 Firmware
Published: 2017-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lack of Transport Encryption in the public API in Philips Hue Bridge BSB002 SW 1707040932 allows remote attackers to read API keys (and consequently bypass the pushlink protection mechanism, and obtain complete control of the connected accessories) by leveraging the ability to sniff HTTP traffic on the local intranet network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14797?: Lack of Transport Encryption in the public API in Philips Hue Bridge BSB002 SW 1707040932 allows remote attackers to read API keys (and consequently bypass the pushlink protection mechanism, and obtain complete control of the connected accessories) by leveraging the ability to sniff HTTP traffic on the local intranet network.
How severe is CVE-2017-14797?: CVE-2017-14797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14797 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14797?: CVE-2017-14797 affects Philips Hue Bridge Bsb002 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14797?: 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-2017-14797 published?: CVE-2017-14797 was published on 2017-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tiferrei.com/philips-we-need-to-talk

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:hue_bridge_bsb002_firmware:1707040932:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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