How severe is CVE-2017-2149?

CVE-2017-2149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2149?

CVE-2017-2149 affects Toshiba Flashair. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2149?

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-2017-2149 published?

CVE-2017-2149 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2149

CVE-2017-2149 is a high-severity vulnerability in Toshiba Flashair 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Toshiba Flashair
Published: 2017-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in installers of the software for SDHC/SDXC Memory Card with embedded NFC functionality Software Update Tool V1.00.03 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Configuration Software V3.0.2 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WE series<W-03>) V3.00.01, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WD/WC series<W-02>) V2.00.03 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WB/WL series) V1.00.04 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded TransferJet functionality Configuration Software V1.02 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded TransferJet functionality Software Update tool V1.00.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2149?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in installers of the software for SDHC/SDXC Memory Card with embedded NFC functionality Software Update Tool V1.00.03 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Configuration Software V3.0.2 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WE series<W-03>) V3.00.01, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WD/WC series<W-02>) V2.00.03 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WB/WL series) V1.00.04 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded TransferJet functionality Configuration Software V1.02 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded TransferJet functionality Software Update tool V1.00.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2017-2149?: CVE-2017-2149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2149?: CVE-2017-2149 affects Toshiba Flashair. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2149?: 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-2017-2149 published?: CVE-2017-2149 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:toshiba:flashair:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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