MEDIUM
CVE-2017-9494
CWE-732Published: July 31, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) devices allows remote attackers to enable a Remote Web Inspector that is accessible from the public Internet.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-9494 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
motorola2 product(s)
mx011anm firmwaremx011anm
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-38.remote-web-inspector.txtMitigation · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-38.remote-web-inspector.txtMitigation · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-9494
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-732
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 31, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-732)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-9494 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.