How severe is CVE-2017-8839?

CVE-2017-8839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8839 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8839?

CVE-2017-8839 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-2017-8839?

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

When was CVE-2017-8839 published?

CVE-2017-8839 was published on 2017-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8839

CVE-2017-8839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Peplink B305hw2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Peplink B305hw2 Firmware
Published: 2017-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XSS via orig_url 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 affected script is guest/preview.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8839?: XSS via orig_url 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 affected script is guest/preview.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2017-8839?: CVE-2017-8839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8839 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8839?: CVE-2017-8839 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-2017-8839?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8839 published?: CVE-2017-8839 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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