PatchTheCVECVE-2017-7576: DragonWave Horizon 1.01.03 wireless radios have hardcoded login credentials (such as the username of energetic
CVE-2017-7576 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting horizon wireless radio firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
DragonWave Horizon 1.01.03 wireless radios have hardcoded login credentials (such as the username of energetic and password of wireless) meant to allow the vendor to access the devices. These credentials can be used in the web interface or by connecting to the device via TELNET. This is fixed in recent versions including 1.4.8.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-798 |
| Published | 2017-04-06 |
| 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-2017-7576?
horizon wireless radio firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-7576 being exploited?
CVE-2017-7576 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-2017-7576 affect?
CVE-2017-7576 affects horizon wireless radio firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). DragonWave Horizon 1.01.03 wireless radios have hardcoded login credentials (such as the username of energetic and password of wireless) meant to allow the vendor to access the devices. These credentials can be used in the web interface or
How urgent is CVE-2017-7576?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action