How severe is CVE-2017-8409?

CVE-2017-8409 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-2017-8409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8409?

CVE-2017-8409 affects Dlink Dcs-1130 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8409?

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-2017-8409 published?

CVE-2017-8409 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8409

CVE-2017-8409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dcs-1130 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Dlink Dcs-1130 Firmware
Published: 2019-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DCS-1130 devices. The device requires that a user logging to the device to provide a username and password. However, the device does not enforce the same restriction on a specific URL thereby allowing any attacker in possession of that to view the live video feed. The severity of this attack is enlarged by the fact that there more than 100,000 D-Link devices out there.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8409?: An issue was discovered on D-Link DCS-1130 devices. The device requires that a user logging to the device to provide a username and password. However, the device does not enforce the same restriction on a specific URL thereby allowing any attacker in possession of that to view the live video feed. The severity of this attack is enlarged by the fact that there more than 100,000 D-Link devices out there.
How severe is CVE-2017-8409?: CVE-2017-8409 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-2017-8409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8409?: CVE-2017-8409 affects Dlink Dcs-1130 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8409?: 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-2017-8409 published?: CVE-2017-8409 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dcs-1130_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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