How severe is CVE-2017-5254?

CVE-2017-5254 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-2017-5254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5254?

CVE-2017-5254 primarily affects Cambiumnetworks Epmp 1000 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5254?

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-2017-5254 published?

CVE-2017-5254 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5254

CVE-2017-5254 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cambiumnetworks Epmp 1000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 54% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Cambiumnetworks Epmp 1000 Firmware
Published: 2017-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, the non-administrative users 'installer' and 'home' have the capability of changing passwords for other accounts, including admin, after disabling a client-side protection mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5254?: In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, the non-administrative users 'installer' and 'home' have the capability of changing passwords for other accounts, including admin, after disabling a client-side protection mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2017-5254?: CVE-2017-5254 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-2017-5254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5254?: CVE-2017-5254 primarily affects Cambiumnetworks Epmp 1000 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5254?: 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-2017-5254 published?: CVE-2017-5254 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.rapid7.com/2017/12/19/r7-2017-25-cambium-epmp-and-cnpilot-multiple-vulnerabilities/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cambiumnetworks:epmp_1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cambiumnetworks:epmp_2000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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