CVE-2017-6044: An Improper Authorization issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions prior to 4.0.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-6044?

airlink raven xe firmware: upgrade to newer than -; airlink raven xt firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-6044 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6044 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-2017-6044 affect?

CVE-2017-6044 affects airlink raven xe firmware, airlink raven xt firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An Improper Authorization issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions prior to 4.0.14, and AirLink Raven XT, all versions prior to 4.0.11. Several files and directories can be accessed without authentication, whic

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-6044?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-6044 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting airlink raven xe firmware, airlink raven xt firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Improper Authorization issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions prior to 4.0.14, and AirLink Raven XT, all versions prior to 4.0.11. Several files and directories can be accessed without authentication, which may allow a remote attacker to perform sensitive functions including arbitrary file upload, file download, and device reboot.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285, CWE-306
Published	2017-06-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: sierra wireless

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-30 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sierra wireless airlink raven xe firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= -

Fixed in: newer than -

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.

sierra wireless airlink raven xt 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.

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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-2017-6044?

airlink raven xe firmware: upgrade to newer than -; airlink raven xt firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6044 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6044 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-2017-6044 affect?

CVE-2017-6044 affects airlink raven xe firmware, airlink raven xt firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An Improper Authorization issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions prior to 4.0.14, and AirLink Raven XT, all versions prior to 4.0.11. Several files and directories can be accessed without authentication, whic

How urgent is CVE-2017-6044?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-6046 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE MITIGATE An Insufficiently Protected Credentials issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions
CVE-2017-6042 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE MITIGATE A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions prior to 4

References

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