Is CVE-2017-16887 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-16887, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-16887 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-16887 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16887?

CVE-2017-16887 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2017-16887

CWE-275Published: January 12, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The portal on FiberHome Mobile WIFI Device Model LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 uses SOAP based web services in order to interact with the portal. Unauthorized Access to Web Services can result in disclosure of the WLAN key/password.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-16887 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-2017-16887. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.