CVE-2017-12084: A backdoor vulnerability exists in remote control functionality of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1

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HIGH 8.0MITIGATE

CVE-2017-12084 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting circle with disney firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A backdoor vulnerability exists in remote control functionality of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. A specific set of network packets can remotely start an SSH server on the device, resulting in a persistent backdoor. An attacker can send an API call to enable the SSH server.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2017-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: meetcircle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-07 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

meetcircle circle with disney firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2017-12084?

circle with disney firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12084 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12084 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-2017-12084 affect?

CVE-2017-12084 affects circle with disney firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). A backdoor vulnerability exists in remote control functionality of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. A specific set of network packets can remotely start an SSH server on the device, resulting in a persistent backdoor. An attacker

How urgent is CVE-2017-12084?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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