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CVE-2017-5260: In versions 4.3.2-R4 and prior of Cambium Networks cnPilot firmware, although the option to access the configu

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CVE-2017-5260 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cnpilot r190v firmware, cnpilot e410 firmware, cnpilot r190n firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In versions 4.3.2-R4 and prior of Cambium Networks cnPilot firmware, although the option to access the configuration file is not available in the normal web administrative console for the 'user' account, the configuration file is accessible via direct object reference (DRO) at http://<device-ip-or-hostname>/goform/down_cfg_file by this otherwise low privilege 'user' account.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance8.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-472, CWE-732
Published2017-12-20
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Rapid7, Inc. · Vendor: cambiumnetworks

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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

cambiumnetworks cnpilot r190v firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 4.3.2-r4
Fixed in: newer than 4.3.2-r4
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.
cambiumnetworks cnpilot e410 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 4.3.2-r4
Fixed in: newer than 4.3.2-r4
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.
cambiumnetworks cnpilot r190n firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 4.3.2-r4
Fixed in: newer than 4.3.2-r4
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.
cambiumnetworks cnpilot e400 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 4.3.2-r4
Fixed in: newer than 4.3.2-r4
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.
cambiumnetworks cnpilot e600 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 4.3.2-r4
Fixed in: newer than 4.3.2-r4
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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

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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-2017-5260?

cnpilot r190v firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.3.2-r4; cnpilot e410 firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.3.2-r4; cnpilot r190n firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.3.2-r4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-5260 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5260 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-2017-5260 affect?

CVE-2017-5260 affects cnpilot r190v firmware, cnpilot e410 firmware, cnpilot r190n firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In versions 4.3.2-R4 and prior of Cambium Networks cnPilot firmware, although the option to access the configuration file is not available in the normal web administrative console for the 'user' account, the configuration file is accessible

How urgent is CVE-2017-5260?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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