How severe is CVE-2017-2281?

CVE-2017-2281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2281?

CVE-2017-2281 affects Iodata Wn-ax1167gr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2281?

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-2017-2281 published?

CVE-2017-2281 was published on 2017-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2281

CVE-2017-2281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iodata Wn-ax1167gr 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Iodata Wn-ax1167gr Firmware
Published: 2017-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WN-AX1167GR firmware version 3.00 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2281?: WN-AX1167GR firmware version 3.00 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-2281?: CVE-2017-2281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2281?: CVE-2017-2281 affects Iodata Wn-ax1167gr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2281?: 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-2017-2281 published?: CVE-2017-2281 was published on 2017-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:iodata:wn-ax1167gr_firmware:3.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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