Is CVE-2017-8218 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-8218 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-8218 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-8218 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8218?

CVE-2017-8218 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-8218

CWE-1188Published: April 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

vsftpd on TP-Link C2 and C20i devices through firmware 0.9.1 4.2 v0032.0 Build 160706 Rel.37961n has a backdoor admin account with the 1234 password, a backdoor guest account with the guest password, and a backdoor test account with the test password.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-8218 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.