Is CVE-2017-7317 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-7317 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-7317 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-7317 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7317?

CVE-2017-7317 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-7317

CWE-200Published: July 4, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered on Humax Digital HG100 2.0.6 devices. The attacker can find the root credentials in the backup file, aka GatewaySettings.bin.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-7317 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.