MEDIUM
CVE-2017-2131
CWE-200Published: October 20, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Panasonic KX-HJB1000 Home unit devices with firmware GHX1YG 14.50 or HJB1000_4.47 allow an attacker to bypass access restrictions to view the configuration menu via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-2131 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
panasonic2 product(s)
kx-hjb1000 firmwarekx-hjb1000
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101581Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN54795166/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101581Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN54795166/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-2131
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 20, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-2131 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.