Is CVE-2017-12575 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-12575 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-12575 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-12575 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12575?

CVE-2017-12575 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-12575

CWE-306Published: August 24, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered on the NEC Aterm WG2600HP2 1.0.2. The router has a set of web service APIs for access to and setup of the configuration. Some APIs don't require authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to retrieve DHCP clients, firmware version, and network status (ex.: curl -X http://[IP]/aterm_httpif.cgi/negotiate -d "REQ_ID=SUPPORT_IF_GET").

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-12575 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.