How severe is CVE-2017-5260?

CVE-2017-5260 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-2017-5260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5260?

CVE-2017-5260 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-2017-5260?

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-2017-5260 published?

CVE-2017-5260 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5260

CVE-2017-5260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot R190v Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
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, although the option to access the configuration file is not available in the normal web administrative console for the 'user' account, the configuration file is accessible via direct object reference (DRO) at http://<device-ip-or-hostname>/goform/down_cfg_file by this otherwise low privilege 'user' account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5260?: In versions 4.3.2-R4 and prior of Cambium Networks cnPilot firmware, although the option to access the configuration file is not available in the normal web administrative console for the 'user' account, the configuration file is accessible via direct object reference (DRO) at http://<device-ip-or-hostname>/goform/down_cfg_file by this otherwise low privilege 'user' account.
How severe is CVE-2017-5260?: CVE-2017-5260 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-2017-5260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5260?: CVE-2017-5260 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-2017-5260?: 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-2017-5260 published?: CVE-2017-5260 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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