How severe is CVE-2026-80217?

CVE-2026-80217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-80217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-80217?

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-2026-80217 published?

CVE-2026-80217 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-80217

CVE-2026-80217 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-912.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-912
Published: 2026-09-15
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Hidden functionality issue exists in FF-RFI079I4 and FF-RFI078I4, which may allow a user who can log in via SSH and access the enable mode on the product to execute arbitrary OS commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-80217?: Hidden functionality issue exists in FF-RFI079I4 and FF-RFI078I4, which may allow a user who can log in via SSH and access the enable mode on the product to execute arbitrary OS commands.
How severe is CVE-2026-80217?: CVE-2026-80217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-80217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-80217?: 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-2026-80217 published?: CVE-2026-80217 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

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