How severe is CVE-2017-5900?

CVE-2017-5900 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-2017-5900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5900?

CVE-2017-5900 affects Netcomm Nb16wv-02 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5900?

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

When was CVE-2017-5900 published?

CVE-2017-5900 was published on 2017-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5900

CVE-2017-5900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netcomm Nb16wv-02 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netcomm Nb16wv-02 Firmware
Published: 2017-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetComm NB16WV-02 router with firmware NB16WV_R0.09 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the S801F0334 parameter to hdd.htm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5900?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetComm NB16WV-02 router with firmware NB16WV_R0.09 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the S801F0334 parameter to hdd.htm.
How severe is CVE-2017-5900?: CVE-2017-5900 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-2017-5900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5900?: CVE-2017-5900 affects Netcomm Nb16wv-02 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5900?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5900 published?: CVE-2017-5900 was published on 2017-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netcomm:nb16wv-02_firmware:nb16wv_r0.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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