How severe is CVE-2017-17223?

CVE-2017-17223 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-2017-17223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17223?

CVE-2017-17223 primarily affects Huawei Espace 7910 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17223?

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-2017-17223 published?

CVE-2017-17223 was published on 2018-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17223

CVE-2017-17223 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Espace 7910 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Huawei Espace 7910 Firmware
Published: 2018-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Huawei eSpace 7910 V200R003C30; eSpace 7950 V200R003C30; eSpace 8950 V200R003C00; V200R003C30 have a directory traversal vulnerability. An authenticated, remote attacker can craft specific URL to the affected products. Due to insufficient verification of the URL, successful exploit will upload and download files and cause information leak and system crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17223?: Huawei eSpace 7910 V200R003C30; eSpace 7950 V200R003C30; eSpace 8950 V200R003C00; V200R003C30 have a directory traversal vulnerability. An authenticated, remote attacker can craft specific URL to the affected products. Due to insufficient verification of the URL, successful exploit will upload and download files and cause information leak and system crash.
How severe is CVE-2017-17223?: CVE-2017-17223 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-2017-17223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17223?: CVE-2017-17223 primarily affects Huawei Espace 7910 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17223?: 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-2017-17223 published?: CVE-2017-17223 was published on 2018-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2018/huawei-sa-20180131-02-espace-en

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:espace_7910_firmware:v200r003c30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:espace_7950_firmware:v200r003c30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:espace_8950_firmware:v200r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:espace_8950_firmware:v200r003c30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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