CVE-2017-8176

CVE-2017-8176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Iptv Stb Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Huawei IPTV STB with earlier than IPTV STB V100R003C01LMYTa6SPC001 versions has an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access the serial interface and modify the configuration. Successful exploit could lead to the authentication bypass and view channels by free.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8176?
Huawei IPTV STB with earlier than IPTV STB V100R003C01LMYTa6SPC001 versions has an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access the serial interface and modify the configuration. Successful exploit could lead to the authentication bypass and view channels by free.
How severe is CVE-2017-8176?
CVE-2017-8176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8176 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8176?
CVE-2017-8176 affects Huawei Iptv Stb Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8176?
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-2017-8176 published?
CVE-2017-8176 was published on 2018-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)