How severe is CVE-2017-6040?

CVE-2017-6040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6040?

CVE-2017-6040 affects Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6040?

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

When was CVE-2017-6040 published?

CVE-2017-6040 was published on 2017-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6040

CVE-2017-6040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware
Published: 2017-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Information Exposure issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. Non-sensitive information can be obtained anonymously.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6040?: An Information Exposure issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. Non-sensitive information can be obtained anonymously.
How severe is CVE-2017-6040?: CVE-2017-6040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6040?: CVE-2017-6040 affects Belden Hirschmann Gecko Lite Managed Switch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6040 published?: CVE-2017-6040 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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