How severe is CVE-2017-2898?

CVE-2017-2898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2898?

CVE-2017-2898 affects Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2898?

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-2017-2898 published?

CVE-2017-2898 was published on 2017-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2898

CVE-2017-2898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware
Published: 2017-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the signature verification of the firmware update functionality of Circle with Disney. Specially crafted network packets can cause an unsigned firmware to be installed in the device resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a series of packets to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2898?: An exploitable vulnerability exists in the signature verification of the firmware update functionality of Circle with Disney. Specially crafted network packets can cause an unsigned firmware to be installed in the device resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a series of packets to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2898?: CVE-2017-2898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2898?: CVE-2017-2898 affects Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2898?: 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-2017-2898 published?: CVE-2017-2898 was published on 2017-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0405

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:meetcircle:circle_with_disney_firmware:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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