CVE-2017-12943

Name: CVE-2017-12943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-18T15:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 39.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12943 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DIR-600 Rev Bx devices with v2.x firmware allow remote attackers to read passwords via a model/__show_info.php?REQUIRE_FILE= absolute path traversal attack, as demonstrated by discovering the admin password.. EPSS estimates a 39.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DIR-600 Rev Bx devices with v2.x firmware allow remote attackers to read passwords via a model/__show_info.php?REQUIRE_FILE= absolute path traversal attack, as demonstrated by discovering the admin password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

39.22%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-600 B1 Firmware	2.01

References

https://jithindkurup.tumblr.com/post/165218785974/d-link-dir-600-authentication-bypass-absoluteThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42581/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeNOJORAQsQExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://jithindkurup.tumblr.com/post/165218785974/d-link-dir-600-authentication-bypass-absoluteThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42581/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeNOJORAQsQExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12943?

How severe is CVE-2017-12943?

CVE-2017-12943 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 39.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12943?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST