Is CVE-2017-14797 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-14797 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-14797 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2017-14797 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-14797?

CVE-2017-14797 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-14797

CWE-326Published: October 1, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Lack of Transport Encryption in the public API in Philips Hue Bridge BSB002 SW 1707040932 allows remote attackers to read API keys (and consequently bypass the pushlink protection mechanism, and obtain complete control of the connected accessories) by leveraging the ability to sniff HTTP traffic on the local intranet network.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-14797 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 7.5.