How severe is CVE-2017-8078?

CVE-2017-8078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8078?

CVE-2017-8078 affects Tp-link Tl-sg108e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8078?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-8078 published?

CVE-2017-8078 was published on 2017-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8078

CVE-2017-8078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-sg108e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-sg108e Firmware
Published: 2017-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On the TP-Link TL-SG108E 1.0, the upgrade process can be requested remotely without authentication (httpupg.cgi with a parameter called cmd). This affects the 1.1.2 Build 20141017 Rel.50749 firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8078?: On the TP-Link TL-SG108E 1.0, the upgrade process can be requested remotely without authentication (httpupg.cgi with a parameter called cmd). This affects the 1.1.2 Build 20141017 Rel.50749 firmware.
How severe is CVE-2017-8078?: CVE-2017-8078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8078?: CVE-2017-8078 affects Tp-link Tl-sg108e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8078 published?: CVE-2017-8078 was published on 2017-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-sg108e_firmware:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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