Is CVE-2017-14006 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-14006 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-14006 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-14006 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-14006?

CVE-2017-14006 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2017-14006

CWE-287Published: March 20, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GE Xeleris versions 1.0,1.1,2.1,3.0,3.1, medical imaging systems, all current versions are affected, these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the affected devices.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-14006 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.