How severe is CVE-2017-16887?

CVE-2017-16887 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-2017-16887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16887?

CVE-2017-16887 affects Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16887?

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-2017-16887 published?

CVE-2017-16887 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16887

CVE-2017-16887 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 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-275.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
Affected product: Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware
Published: 2018-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The portal on FiberHome Mobile WIFI Device Model LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 uses SOAP based web services in order to interact with the portal. Unauthorized Access to Web Services can result in disclosure of the WLAN key/password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16887?: The portal on FiberHome Mobile WIFI Device Model LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 uses SOAP based web services in order to interact with the portal. Unauthorized Access to Web Services can result in disclosure of the WLAN key/password.
How severe is CVE-2017-16887?: CVE-2017-16887 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-2017-16887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16887?: CVE-2017-16887 affects Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16887?: 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-2017-16887 published?: CVE-2017-16887 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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