CVE-2017-12575: An issue was discovered on the NEC Aterm WG2600HP2 1.0.2

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-12575 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wg2600hp2 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered on the NEC Aterm WG2600HP2 1.0.2. The router has a set of web service APIs for access to and setup of the configuration. Some APIs don't require authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to retrieve DHCP clients, firmware version, and network status (ex.: curl -X http://[IP]/aterm_httpif.cgi/negotiate -d "REQ_ID=SUPPORT_IF_GET").

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2018-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aterm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-24 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aterm wg2600hp2 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2

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-2017-12575?

wg2600hp2 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12575 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12575 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-2017-12575 affect?

CVE-2017-12575 affects wg2600hp2 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered on the NEC Aterm WG2600HP2 1.0.2. The router has a set of web service APIs for access to and setup of the configuration. Some APIs don't require authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending

How urgent is CVE-2017-12575?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2021-20622 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Aterm WG2600HP firmware Ver1.0.2 and earlier, and Aterm WG2600HP2 firmwa
CVE-2021-20621 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Aterm WG2600HP firmware Ver1.0.2 and earlier, and Aterm WG2

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