PatchTheCVECVE-2017-5163: An issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions
CVE-2017-5163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting gecko lite managed switch firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. After an administrator downloads a configuration file, a copy of the configuration file, which includes hashes of user passwords, is saved to a location that is accessible without authentication by path traversal.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 20%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2017-02-13 |
| 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-2017-5163?
gecko lite managed switch firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.0.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-5163 being exploited?
CVE-2017-5163 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-2017-5163 affect?
CVE-2017-5163 affects gecko lite managed switch firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). An issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. After an administrator downloads a configuration file, a copy of the configuration file, which includes hashes of user passwords, is
How urgent is CVE-2017-5163?
Priority 46/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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