Is CVE-2017-7398 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-7398, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-7398 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-7398 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7398?

CVE-2017-7398 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2017-7398

CWE-352Published: April 4, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR-615 HW: T1 FW:20.09 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. This enables an attacker to perform an unwanted action on a wireless router for which the user/admin is currently authenticated, as demonstrated by changing the Security option from WPA2 to None, or changing the hiddenSSID parameter, SSID parameter, or a security-option password.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-7398 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-7398. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.