How severe is CVE-2017-2689?

CVE-2017-2689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2689 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-2017-2689?

CVE-2017-2689 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Rox I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2689?

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-2017-2689 published?

CVE-2017-2689 was published on 2017-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2689

CVE-2017-2689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ruggedcom Rox I 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Siemens Ruggedcom Rox I
Published: 2017-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX I (all versions) allow an authenticated user to bypass access restrictions in the web interface at port 10000/TCP to obtain privileged file system access or change configuration settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2689?: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX I (all versions) allow an authenticated user to bypass access restrictions in the web interface at port 10000/TCP to obtain privileged file system access or change configuration settings.
How severe is CVE-2017-2689?: CVE-2017-2689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2689 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-2017-2689?: CVE-2017-2689 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Rox I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2689?: 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-2017-2689 published?: CVE-2017-2689 was published on 2017-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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