How severe is CVE-2017-6190?

CVE-2017-6190 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6190?

CVE-2017-6190 primarily affects Dlink Dwr-116 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6190?

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-2017-6190 published?

CVE-2017-6190 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6190

CVE-2017-6190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dwr-116 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dlink Dwr-116 Firmware
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on the D-Link DWR-116 device with firmware before V1.05b09 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a "GET /uir/" request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6190?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on the D-Link DWR-116 device with firmware before V1.05b09 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a "GET /uir/" request.
How severe is CVE-2017-6190?: CVE-2017-6190 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6190?: CVE-2017-6190 primarily affects Dlink Dwr-116 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6190?: 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-2017-6190 published?: CVE-2017-6190 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dwr-116_firmware:v1.00\(cp\)b10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dwr-116_firmware:v1.01\(eu\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dwr-116_firmware:v1.05\(au\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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