PatchTheCVECVE-2017-16241: Incorrect access control in AMAG Symmetry Door Edge Network Controllers (EN-1DBC Boot App 23611 03.60 and STD
CVE-2017-16241 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting en-1dbc firmware, std firmware, en-2dbc firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect access control in AMAG Symmetry Door Edge Network Controllers (EN-1DBC Boot App 23611 03.60 and STD App 23603 03.60; EN-2DBC Boot App 24451 01.00 and STD App 2461 01.00) enables remote attackers to execute door controller commands (e.g., lock, unlock, add ID card value) by sending unauthenticated requests to the affected devices via Serial over TCP/IP, as demonstrated by a Ud command.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- 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 | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2017-12-10 |
| 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-2017-16241?
en-1dbc firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; std firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; en-2dbc firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-16241 being exploited?
CVE-2017-16241 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-2017-16241 affect?
CVE-2017-16241 affects en-1dbc firmware, std firmware, en-2dbc firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Incorrect access control in AMAG Symmetry Door Edge Network Controllers (EN-1DBC Boot App 23611 03.60 and STD App 23603 03.60; EN-2DBC Boot App 24451 01.00 and STD App 2461 01.00) enables remote attackers to execute door controller commands
How urgent is CVE-2017-16241?
Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action