Is CVE-2017-20236 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20236 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20236 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20236 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20236?

CVE-2017-20236 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20236

CWE-78Published: April 3, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:22.1th

Official Description

ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC versions 1.3 and prior cellular gateways contain an input validation vulnerability in the web user interface that allows remote attackers to inject and execute system commands by submitting malicious input through unvalidated fields. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the device through the accessible web interface.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20236 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.