Is CVE-2017-7315 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-7315 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-7315 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-7315 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7315?

CVE-2017-7315 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-7315

CWE-306Published: July 4, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered on Humax Digital HG100R 2.0.6 devices. To download the backup file it's not necessary to use credentials, and the router credentials are stored in plaintext inside the backup, aka GatewaySettings.bin.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-7315 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.