CVE-2017-8878
CVE-2017-8878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Asus Rt-ac1750 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Asus Rt-ac1750 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ASUS RT-AC* and RT-N* devices with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7378 allow remote authenticated users to discover the Wi-Fi password via WPS_info.xml.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8878?
- ASUS RT-AC* and RT-N* devices with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7378 allow remote authenticated users to discover the Wi-Fi password via WPS_info.xml.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8878?
- CVE-2017-8878 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-8878 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8878?
- CVE-2017-8878 affects Asus Rt-ac1750 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8878?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-8878 published?
- CVE-2017-8878 was published on 2017-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ac1750_firmware:3.0.0.4.380.7266:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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