How severe is CVE-2017-5259?

CVE-2017-5259 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-2017-5259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5259?

CVE-2017-5259 primarily affects Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot R190v Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5259?

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-2017-5259 published?

CVE-2017-5259 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5259

CVE-2017-5259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot R190v Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot R190v Firmware
Published: 2017-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In versions 4.3.2-R4 and prior of Cambium Networks cnPilot firmware, an undocumented, root-privilege administration web shell is available using the HTTP path https://<device-ip-or-hostname>/adm/syscmd.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5259?: In versions 4.3.2-R4 and prior of Cambium Networks cnPilot firmware, an undocumented, root-privilege administration web shell is available using the HTTP path https://<device-ip-or-hostname>/adm/syscmd.asp.
How severe is CVE-2017-5259?: CVE-2017-5259 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-2017-5259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5259?: CVE-2017-5259 primarily affects Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot R190v Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5259?: 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-2017-5259 published?: CVE-2017-5259 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 (5)

cpe:2.3:o:cambiumnetworks:cnpilot_r190v_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cambiumnetworks:cnpilot_e410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cambiumnetworks:cnpilot_r190n_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cambiumnetworks:cnpilot_e400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cambiumnetworks:cnpilot_e600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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