How severe is CVE-2017-16836?

CVE-2017-16836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-16836 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16836?

CVE-2017-16836 affects Commscope Arris Tg1682g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16836?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-16836 published?

CVE-2017-16836 was published on 2017-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16836

CVE-2017-16836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Commscope Arris Tg1682g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Commscope Arris Tg1682g Firmware
Published: 2017-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Arris TG1682G devices with Comcast TG1682_2.0s7_PRODse 10.0.59.SIP.PC20.CT software allow Unauthenticated Stored XSS via the actionHandler/ajax_managed_services.php service parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16836?: Arris TG1682G devices with Comcast TG1682_2.0s7_PRODse 10.0.59.SIP.PC20.CT software allow Unauthenticated Stored XSS via the actionHandler/ajax_managed_services.php service parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-16836?: CVE-2017-16836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-16836 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16836?: CVE-2017-16836 affects Commscope Arris Tg1682g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16836?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16836 published?: CVE-2017-16836 was published on 2017-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:commscope:arris_tg1682g_firmware:10.0.59.sip.pc20.ct:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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