How severe is CVE-2017-6530?

CVE-2017-6530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6530?

CVE-2017-6530 affects Televes Coaxdata Gateway 1gbps Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6530?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-6530 published?

CVE-2017-6530 was published on 2017-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6530

CVE-2017-6530 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Televes Coaxdata Gateway 1gbps Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Televes Coaxdata Gateway 1gbps Firmware
Published: 2017-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Televes COAXDATA GATEWAY 1Gbps devices doc-wifi-hgw_v1.02.0014 4.20 do not check password.shtml authorization, leading to Arbitrary password change.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6530?: Televes COAXDATA GATEWAY 1Gbps devices doc-wifi-hgw_v1.02.0014 4.20 do not check password.shtml authorization, leading to Arbitrary password change.
How severe is CVE-2017-6530?: CVE-2017-6530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6530?: CVE-2017-6530 affects Televes Coaxdata Gateway 1gbps Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6530?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-6530 published?: CVE-2017-6530 was published on 2017-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:televes:coaxdata_gateway_1gbps_firmware:1.02.0014_4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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