How severe is CVE-2017-18923?

CVE-2017-18923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-18923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18923?

CVE-2017-18923 affects Beronet Voice Over Internet Protocol Gateways Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18923?

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-2017-18923 published?

CVE-2017-18923 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18923

CVE-2017-18923 is a high-severity vulnerability in Beronet Voice Over Internet Protocol Gateways Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Beronet Voice Over Internet Protocol Gateways Firmware
Published: 2020-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

beroNet VoIP Gateways before 3.0.16 have a PHP script that allows downloading arbitrary files, including ones with credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18923?: beroNet VoIP Gateways before 3.0.16 have a PHP script that allows downloading arbitrary files, including ones with credentials.
How severe is CVE-2017-18923?: CVE-2017-18923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-18923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18923?: CVE-2017-18923 affects Beronet Voice Over Internet Protocol Gateways Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18923?: 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-2017-18923 published?: CVE-2017-18923 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:beronet:voice_over_internet_protocol_gateways_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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