How severe is CVE-2017-5257?

CVE-2017-5257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5257?

CVE-2017-5257 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-2017-5257?

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

When was CVE-2017-5257 published?

CVE-2017-5257 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5257

CVE-2017-5257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cambiumnetworks Epmp 1000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
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, an attacker who knows (or guesses) the SNMP read/write (RW) community string can insert XSS strings in certain SNMP OIDs which will execute in the context of the currently-logged on user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5257?: In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, an attacker who knows (or guesses) the SNMP read/write (RW) community string can insert XSS strings in certain SNMP OIDs which will execute in the context of the currently-logged on user.
How severe is CVE-2017-5257?: CVE-2017-5257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5257?: CVE-2017-5257 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-2017-5257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5257 published?: CVE-2017-5257 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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