How severe is CVE-2017-9026?

CVE-2017-9026 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9026 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9026?

CVE-2017-9026 affects Hootoo Trip Mate 6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9026?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-9026 published?

CVE-2017-9026 was published on 2017-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9026

CVE-2017-9026 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hootoo Trip Mate 6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hootoo Trip Mate 6 Firmware
Published: 2017-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack buffer overflow in vshttpd (aka ioos) in HooToo Trip Mate 6 (TM6) firmware 2.000.030 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to control the program counter via a specially crafted fname parameter of a GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9026?: Stack buffer overflow in vshttpd (aka ioos) in HooToo Trip Mate 6 (TM6) firmware 2.000.030 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to control the program counter via a specially crafted fname parameter of a GET request.
How severe is CVE-2017-9026?: CVE-2017-9026 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9026 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9026?: CVE-2017-9026 affects Hootoo Trip Mate 6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9026?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-9026 published?: CVE-2017-9026 was published on 2017-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://debugtrap.com/2017/05/09/tm06-vulnerabilities/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hootoo:trip_mate_6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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