CVE-2017-3831

Name: CVE-2017-3831
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T20:59:00.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3831 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Mobility Express 1800 Series Access Points could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication. The attacker could be granted full administrator privileges. EPSS estimates a 5.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Mobility Express 1800 Series Access Points could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication. The attacker could be granted full administrator privileges. The vulnerability is due to improper implementation of authentication for accessing certain web pages using the GUI interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web interface of the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and perform unauthorized configuration changes or issue control commands to the affected device. This vulnerability affects Cisco Mobility Express 1800 Series Access Points running a software version prior to 8.2.110.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuy68219.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.27%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.1\(15.14\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.1\(112.3\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.1\(112.4\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.1\(131.0\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96909Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170315-ap1800Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96909Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170315-ap1800Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3831?

How severe is CVE-2017-3831?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3831 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3831?

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