How severe is CVE-2017-8841?

CVE-2017-8841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8841?

CVE-2017-8841 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-2017-8841?

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-2017-8841 published?

CVE-2017-8841 was published on 2017-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8841

CVE-2017-8841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peplink B305hw2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Peplink B305hw2 Firmware
Published: 2017-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Arbitrary file deletion 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 attack methodology is absolute path traversal in cgi-bin/MANGA/firmware_process.cgi via the upfile.path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8841?: Arbitrary file deletion 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 attack methodology is absolute path traversal in cgi-bin/MANGA/firmware_process.cgi via the upfile.path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-8841?: CVE-2017-8841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8841?: CVE-2017-8841 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-2017-8841?: 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-2017-8841 published?: CVE-2017-8841 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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