PatchTheCVECVE-2017-13664: Password file exposure in firmware in iSmartAlarm CubeOne version 2.2.4.8 and earlier allows attackers to exec
CVE-2017-13664 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cubeone firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Password file exposure in firmware in iSmartAlarm CubeOne version 2.2.4.8 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges by retrieving credentials from this file.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2017-12-01 |
| 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-2017-13664?
cubeone firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-13664 being exploited?
CVE-2017-13664 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-2017-13664 affect?
CVE-2017-13664 affects cubeone firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Password file exposure in firmware in iSmartAlarm CubeOne version 2.2.4.8 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges by retrieving credentials from this file.
How urgent is CVE-2017-13664?
Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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