CVE-2017-14443
CWE-200Published: September 17, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An exploitable information leak vulnerability exists in Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. The HTTP server implementation incorrectly checks the number of GET parameters supplied, leading to an arbitrarily controlled information leak on the whole device memory. An attacker can send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-14443 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-14443 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts