How severe is CVE-2017-8836?

CVE-2017-8836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8836 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-2017-8836?

CVE-2017-8836 primarily affects Peplink B305hw2 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8836?

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-2017-8836 published?

CVE-2017-8836 was published on 2017-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8836

CVE-2017-8836 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peplink B305hw2 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Peplink B305hw2 Firmware
Published: 2017-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CSRF exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_2500-7.0.1-build2093. The CGI scripts in the administrative interface are affected. This allows an attacker to execute commands, if a logged in user visits a malicious website. This can for example be used to change the credentials of the administrative webinterface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8836?: CSRF exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_2500-7.0.1-build2093. The CGI scripts in the administrative interface are affected. This allows an attacker to execute commands, if a logged in user visits a malicious website. This can for example be used to change the credentials of the administrative webinterface.
How severe is CVE-2017-8836?: CVE-2017-8836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8836 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-2017-8836?: CVE-2017-8836 primarily affects Peplink B305hw2 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8836?: 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-2017-8836 published?: CVE-2017-8836 was published on 2017-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:peplink:b305hw2_firmware:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:peplink:380hw6_firmware:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:peplink:580hw2_firmware:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:peplink:710hw3_firmware:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:peplink:1350hw2_firmware:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:peplink:2500_firmware:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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