CVE-2017-2152: WNC01WH firmware 1.0.0.9 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-2152?

wnc01wh firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-2152 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2152 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-2152 affect?

CVE-2017-2152 affects wnc01wh firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). WNC01WH firmware 1.0.0.9 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-2152?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-2152 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting wnc01wh firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WNC01WH firmware 1.0.0.9 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2017-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: buffalo inc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-28 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buffalo inc wnc01wh firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0.9

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.

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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-2017-2152?

wnc01wh firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2152 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2152 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-2017-2152 affect?

CVE-2017-2152 affects wnc01wh firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). WNC01WH firmware 1.0.0.9 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2152?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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