What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2126?

CVE-2017-2126 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 13.5%.

Wapm 1166D Firmware CVE-2017-2126

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2017-07-22 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Authentication Bypass Wapm 1166D Firmware Wapm Apg600H Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 22, 2017 - 00:29 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

WAPM-1166D firmware Ver.1.2.7 and earlier, WAPM-APG600H firmware Ver.1.16.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the configuration interface via unspecified vectors. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 13.5% and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. WAPM-1166D firmware Ver.1.2.7 and earlier, WAPM-APG600H firmware Ver.1.16.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the configuration interface via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Buffalo Wapm-1166D Firmware, Buffalo Wapm-Apg600H Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.