How severe is CVE-2017-2683?

CVE-2017-2683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2683 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2683?

CVE-2017-2683 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Network Management Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2683?

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-2017-2683 published?

CVE-2017-2683 was published on 2017-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2683

CVE-2017-2683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ruggedcom Network Management Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Siemens Ruggedcom Network Management Software
Published: 2017-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A non-privileged user of the Siemens web application RUGGEDCOM NMS < V1.2 on port 8080/TCP and 8081/TCP could perform a persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack, potentially resulting in obtaining administrative permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2683?: A non-privileged user of the Siemens web application RUGGEDCOM NMS < V1.2 on port 8080/TCP and 8081/TCP could perform a persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack, potentially resulting in obtaining administrative permissions.
How severe is CVE-2017-2683?: CVE-2017-2683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2683 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2683?: CVE-2017-2683 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Network Management Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2683?: 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-2017-2683 published?: CVE-2017-2683 was published on 2017-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:ruggedcom_network_management_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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