How severe is CVE-2017-9493?

CVE-2017-9493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-9493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9493?

CVE-2017-9493 affects Cisco Mx011anm Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9493?

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

When was CVE-2017-9493 published?

CVE-2017-9493 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9493

CVE-2017-9493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Mx011anm Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Mx011anm Firmware
Published: 2017-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) devices allows remote attackers to conduct successful forced-pairing attacks (between an RF4CE remote and a set-top box) by repeatedly transmitting the same pairing code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9493?: The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) devices allows remote attackers to conduct successful forced-pairing attacks (between an RF4CE remote and a set-top box) by repeatedly transmitting the same pairing code.
How severe is CVE-2017-9493?: CVE-2017-9493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-9493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9493?: CVE-2017-9493 affects Cisco Mx011anm Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9493 published?: CVE-2017-9493 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-37.rf4ce-forced-pairing.vendor.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:mx011anm_firmware:mx011an_2.9p6s1_prod_sey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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