How severe is CVE-2017-6351?

CVE-2017-6351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6351?

CVE-2017-6351 affects Wepresent Wipg-1500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6351?

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-2017-6351 published?

CVE-2017-6351 was published on 2017-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6351

CVE-2017-6351 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wepresent Wipg-1500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Wepresent Wipg-1500 Firmware
Published: 2017-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WePresent WiPG-1500 device with firmware 1.0.3.7 has a manufacturer account that has a hardcoded username / password. Once the device is set to DEBUG mode, an attacker can connect to the device using the telnet protocol and log into the device with the 'abarco' hardcoded manufacturer account. This account is not documented, nor is the DEBUG feature or the use of telnetd on port tcp/5885.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6351?: The WePresent WiPG-1500 device with firmware 1.0.3.7 has a manufacturer account that has a hardcoded username / password. Once the device is set to DEBUG mode, an attacker can connect to the device using the telnet protocol and log into the device with the 'abarco' hardcoded manufacturer account. This account is not documented, nor is the DEBUG feature or the use of telnetd on port tcp/5885.
How severe is CVE-2017-6351?: CVE-2017-6351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6351?: CVE-2017-6351 affects Wepresent Wipg-1500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6351?: 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-2017-6351 published?: CVE-2017-6351 was published on 2017-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:wepresent:wipg-1500_firmware:1.0.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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