How severe is CVE-2017-2137?

CVE-2017-2137 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2137?

CVE-2017-2137 affects Netgear Prosafe Plus Configuration Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2137?

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

When was CVE-2017-2137 published?

CVE-2017-2137 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2137

CVE-2017-2137 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Plus Configuration Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Plus Configuration Utility
Published: 2017-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ProSAFE Plus Configuration Utility prior to 2.3.29 allows remote attackers to bypass access restriction and change configurations of the switch via SOAP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2137?: ProSAFE Plus Configuration Utility prior to 2.3.29 allows remote attackers to bypass access restriction and change configurations of the switch via SOAP requests.
How severe is CVE-2017-2137?: CVE-2017-2137 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2137?: CVE-2017-2137 affects Netgear Prosafe Plus Configuration Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2137?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2137 published?: CVE-2017-2137 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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