Is CVE-2017-5633 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-5633, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-5633 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-5633 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5633?

CVE-2017-5633 has a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH).

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CVE-2017-5633

CWE-352Published: March 6, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities on the D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router with firmware 9.01 allow remote attackers to (1) change the admin password, (2) reboot the device, or (3) possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted requests to CGI programs.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5633 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.0.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-5633. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.