How severe is CVE-2017-2708?

CVE-2017-2708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2708?

CVE-2017-2708 affects Huawei Nice Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2708?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-2708 published?

CVE-2017-2708 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2708

CVE-2017-2708 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Nice Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Huawei Nice Firmware
Published: 2017-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The 'Find Phone' function in Nice smartphones with software versions earlier before Nice-AL00C00B0135 has an authentication bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker may wipe and factory reset the phone by special steps. Due to missing authentication of the 'Find Phone' function, an attacker may exploit the vulnerability to bypass the 'Find Phone' function in order to use the phone normally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2708?: The 'Find Phone' function in Nice smartphones with software versions earlier before Nice-AL00C00B0135 has an authentication bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker may wipe and factory reset the phone by special steps. Due to missing authentication of the 'Find Phone' function, an attacker may exploit the vulnerability to bypass the 'Find Phone' function in order to use the phone normally.
How severe is CVE-2017-2708?: CVE-2017-2708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2708?: CVE-2017-2708 affects Huawei Nice Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2708 published?: CVE-2017-2708 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nice_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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