CVE-2017-7648
CVE-2017-7648 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foscam C1 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: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Foscam C1
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Foscam networked devices use the same hardcoded SSL private key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7648?
- Foscam networked devices use the same hardcoded SSL private key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7648?
- CVE-2017-7648 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-2017-7648 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7648?
- CVE-2017-7648 primarily affects Foscam C1. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7648?
- 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-2017-7648 published?
- CVE-2017-7648 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:c1_lite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:c2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:fi9800xe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:fi9826p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:fi9828p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:fi9851p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:fi9853ep:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:fi9901ep:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:fi9903p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:fi9928p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:foscam:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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