Is CVE-2017-2238 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-2238 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-2238 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-2238 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2238?

CVE-2017-2238 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-2238

CWE-352Published: July 7, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A firmware HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier and Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A firmware HEM-GW26A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-2238 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 8.8.