CVE-2017-16885

Name: CVE-2017-16885
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-12T17:29:00.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 33.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16885 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating. The information includes Version of device, Firmware ID, Connected users to device along their MAC Addresses, etc.. EPSS estimates a 33.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating. The information includes Version of device, Firmware ID, Connected users to device along their MAC Addresses, etc.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

33.45%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fiberhome	Lm53q1 Firmware	vh519r05c01s38

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43460/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43460/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16885?

How severe is CVE-2017-16885?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16885 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 33.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16885?

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