How severe is CVE-2017-9675?

CVE-2017-9675 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9675 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9675?

CVE-2017-9675 affects Dlink Dir-605l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9675?

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-2017-9675 published?

CVE-2017-9675 was published on 2017-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9675

CVE-2017-9675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-605l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dlink Dir-605l Firmware
Published: 2017-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On D-Link DIR-605L devices, firmware before 2.08UIBetaB01.bin allows an unauthenticated GET request to trigger a reboot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9675?: On D-Link DIR-605L devices, firmware before 2.08UIBetaB01.bin allows an unauthenticated GET request to trigger a reboot.
How severe is CVE-2017-9675?: CVE-2017-9675 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9675 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9675?: CVE-2017-9675 affects Dlink Dir-605l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9675?: 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-2017-9675 published?: CVE-2017-9675 was published on 2017-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-605l_firmware:2.08b01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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