How severe is CVE-2017-6038?

CVE-2017-6038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-6038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6038?

CVE-2017-6038 affects Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6038?

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-2017-6038 published?

CVE-2017-6038 was published on 2017-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6038

CVE-2017-6038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware
Published: 2017-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. The web application does not sufficiently verify that requests were provided by the user who submitted the request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6038?: A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. The web application does not sufficiently verify that requests were provided by the user who submitted the request.
How severe is CVE-2017-6038?: CVE-2017-6038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-6038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6038?: CVE-2017-6038 affects Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6038?: 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-2017-6038 published?: CVE-2017-6038 was published on 2017-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-026-02A

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:belden_hirschmann:gecko_lite_managed_switch_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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