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CVE-2017-16714: In Ice Qube Thermal Management Center versions prior to version 4.13, passwords are stored in plaintext in a f

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-16714 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting thermal management center firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Ice Qube Thermal Management Center versions prior to version 4.13, passwords are stored in plaintext in a file that is accessible without authentication.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-256, CWE-522
Published2018-09-06
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: iceqube

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

iceqube thermal management center firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.13
Fixed in: 4.13
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
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.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-16714?

thermal management center firmware: upgrade to 4.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16714 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16714 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-2017-16714 affect?

CVE-2017-16714 affects thermal management center firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Ice Qube Thermal Management Center versions prior to version 4.13, passwords are stored in plaintext in a file that is accessible without authentication.

How urgent is CVE-2017-16714?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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