CVE-2017-2235

CVE-2017-2235 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Toshiba Hem-gw16a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A firmware HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier. Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A firmware HEM-GW26A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier allows an attacker to bypass access restriction to change the administrator account password via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2235?
Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A firmware HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier. Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A firmware HEM-GW26A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier allows an attacker to bypass access restriction to change the administrator account password via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-2235?
CVE-2017-2235 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-2017-2235 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2235?
CVE-2017-2235 primarily affects Toshiba Hem-gw16a Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2235?
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-2017-2235 published?
CVE-2017-2235 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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