CVE-2017-2914: An exploitable authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the API daemon of Circle with Disney running firm

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-2914 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting circle with disney firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the API daemon of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. A specially crafted token can bypass the authentication routine of the Apid binary, causing the device to grant unintended administrative access. An attacker needs network connectivity to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

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	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2017-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: meetcircle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-07 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

meetcircle circle with disney firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

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-2017-2914?

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

Is CVE-2017-2914 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2914 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-2017-2914 affect?

CVE-2017-2914 affects circle with disney firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An exploitable authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the API daemon of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. A specially crafted token can bypass the authentication routine of the Apid binary, causing the device to grant uninte

How urgent is CVE-2017-2914?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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