PatchTheCVECVE-2017-11578: It was discovered as a part of the research on IoT devices in the most recent firmware for Blipcare device tha
CVE-2017-11578 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting wi-fi blood pressure monitor firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
It was discovered as a part of the research on IoT devices in the most recent firmware for Blipcare device that the device allows to connect to web management interface on a non-SSL connection using plain text HTTP protocol. The user uses the web management interface of the device to provide the user's Wi-Fi credentials so that the device can connect to it and have Internet access. This device acts as a Wireless Blood pressure monitor and is used
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2019-07-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-11578?
wi-fi blood pressure monitor firmware: upgrade to newer than bp700_10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-11578 being exploited?
CVE-2017-11578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-11578 affect?
CVE-2017-11578 affects wi-fi blood pressure monitor firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). It was discovered as a part of the research on IoT devices in the most recent firmware for Blipcare device that the device allows to connect to web management interface on a non-SSL connection using plain text HTTP protocol. The user uses t
How urgent is CVE-2017-11578?
Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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