What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9475?

CVE-2017-9475 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Xfinity Wifi Hotspot CVE-2017-9475

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2017-07-31 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Xfinity Wifi Hotspot

5.9

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 31, 2017 - 03:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Comcast XFINITY WiFi Home Hotspot devices allow remote attackers to spoof the identities of Comcast customers via a forged MAC address.

AnalysisAI

Comcast XFINITY WiFi Home Hotspot devices allow remote attackers to spoof the identities of Comcast customers via a forged MAC address. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. 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. Comcast XFINITY WiFi Home Hotspot devices allow remote attackers to spoof the identities of Comcast customers via a forged MAC address. Affected products include: Comcast Xfinity Wifi Hotspot.

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.