CVE-2017-16885
CVE-2017-16885 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating. The information includes Version of device, Firmware ID, Connected users to device along their MAC Addresses, etc.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16885?
- Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating. The information includes Version of device, Firmware ID, Connected users to device along their MAC Addresses, etc.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16885?
- CVE-2017-16885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-16885 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16885?
- CVE-2017-16885 affects Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16885?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-16885 published?
- CVE-2017-16885 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:fiberhome:lm53q1_firmware:vh519r05c01s38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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