Is CVE-2017-14147 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-14147, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-14147 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-14147 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-14147?

CVE-2017-14147 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2017-14147

CWE-287Published: September 7, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered on FiberHome User End Routers Bearing Model Number AN1020-25 which could allow an attacker to easily restore a router to its factory settings by simply browsing to the link http://[Default-Router-IP]/restoreinfo.cgi & execute it. Due to improper authentication on this page, the software accepts the request hence allowing attacker to reset the router to its default configurations which later could allow attacker to login to router by using default username/password.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-14147 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-14147. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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