CVE-2017-6896

CVE-2017-6896 is a high-severity vulnerability in Digisol Dg-hr1400 Router Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-565.

Key facts

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability on the DIGISOL DG-HR1400 1.00.02 wireless router enables an attacker to escalate from user privilege to admin privilege just by modifying the Base64-encoded session cookie value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6896?
Privilege escalation vulnerability on the DIGISOL DG-HR1400 1.00.02 wireless router enables an attacker to escalate from user privilege to admin privilege just by modifying the Base64-encoded session cookie value.
How severe is CVE-2017-6896?
CVE-2017-6896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6896 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6896?
CVE-2017-6896 affects Digisol Dg-hr1400 Router Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6896?
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-2017-6896 published?
CVE-2017-6896 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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