How severe is CVE-2017-16522?

CVE-2017-16522 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-2017-16522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16522?

CVE-2017-16522 primarily affects Mitrastar Gpt-2541gnac Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16522?

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-2017-16522 published?

CVE-2017-16522 was published on 2017-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16522

CVE-2017-16522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mitrastar Gpt-2541gnac 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Mitrastar Gpt-2541gnac Firmware
Published: 2017-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC (HGU) 1.00(VNJ0)b1 and DSL-100HN-T1 ES_113WJY0b16 devices allow remote authenticated users to obtain root access by specifying /bin/sh as the command to execute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16522?: MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC (HGU) 1.00(VNJ0)b1 and DSL-100HN-T1 ES_113WJY0b16 devices allow remote authenticated users to obtain root access by specifying /bin/sh as the command to execute.
How severe is CVE-2017-16522?: CVE-2017-16522 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-2017-16522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16522?: CVE-2017-16522 primarily affects Mitrastar Gpt-2541gnac Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16522?: 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-2017-16522 published?: CVE-2017-16522 was published on 2017-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:mitrastar:gpt-2541gnac_firmware:1.00\(vnj0\)b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mitrastar:dsl-100hn-t1_firmware:es_113wjy0b16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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