CVE-2017-14422

Name: CVE-2017-14422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T17:29:00.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14422 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) and REV. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) and REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices use the same hardcoded /etc/stunnel.key private key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat the HTTPS cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Dlink	Dir-850l Firmware	< fw114wwb07_h2ab	—
Dlink	Dir-850l Firmware	fw114wwb07_h2ab	Beta1
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-2017-14422?

How severe is CVE-2017-14422?

CVE-2017-14422 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14422?

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