Free and open · new CVEs checked every 20 minutesStatusRSSOpen dataContact

CVE-2017-3209: The DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone provides FTP access over its own local access point, and allows full f

45
This month
HIGH 8.1MITIGATE

CVE-2017-3209 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting u818a firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone provides FTP access over its own local access point, and allows full file permissions to the anonymous user. The DBPower U818A WIFI quadcopter drone runs an FTP server that by default allows anonymous access without a password, and provides full filesystem read/write permissions to the anonymous user. A remote user within range of the open access point on the drone may utilize the anonymous user of the FTP

Why this priority

  • High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.1 (High)
Attack vectorAdjacent network
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-276, CWE-306
Published2018-07-24
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: dbpower

Share: LinkedIn · X · Reddit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

dbpower u818a firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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-2017-3209?

u818a firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-3209 being exploited?

CVE-2017-3209 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-2017-3209 affect?

CVE-2017-3209 affects u818a firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone provides FTP access over its own local access point, and allows full file permissions to the anonymous user. The DBPower U818A WIFI quadcopter drone runs an FTP server that by default allows anonymous

How urgent is CVE-2017-3209?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

References

← Back to latest CVEs

Get the weekly exploited-CVE digest by emailThe CVEs being attacked this week and how to fix them. No spam, unsubscribe any time.