CVE-2017-5163
CVE-2017-5163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. After an administrator downloads a configuration file, a copy of the configuration file, which includes hashes of user passwords, is saved to a location that is accessible without authentication by path traversal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5163?
- An issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. After an administrator downloads a configuration file, a copy of the configuration file, which includes hashes of user passwords, is saved to a location that is accessible without authentication by path traversal.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5163?
- CVE-2017-5163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-5163 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5163?
- CVE-2017-5163 affects Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5163?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-5163 published?
- CVE-2017-5163 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:belden_hirschmann:gecko_lite_managed_switch_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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