CVE-2017-14418

Name: CVE-2017-14418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T17:29:00.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14418 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The D-Link NPAPI extension, as used in conjunction with D-Link DIR-850L REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices, sends the cleartext admin password over the Internet as part of interaction with mydlink Cloud Services.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The D-Link NPAPI extension, as used in conjunction with D-Link DIR-850L REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices, sends the cleartext admin password over the Internet as part of interaction with mydlink Cloud Services.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-850l Firmware	<= fw208wwb02

References

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-09-08-dlink-850l-mydlink-cloud-0days-vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-09-08-dlink-850l-mydlink-cloud-0days-vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14418?

How severe is CVE-2017-14418?

CVE-2017-14418 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14418?

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Source: NVD / NIST