Is CVE-2017-18868 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-18868 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-18868 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-18868 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-18868?

CVE-2017-18868 has a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-18868

CWE-276Published: May 21, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Digi XBee 2 devices do not have an effective protection mechanism against remote AT commands, because of issues related to the network stack upon which the ZigBee protocol is built.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-18868 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.