PatchTheCVECVE-2017-7728: On iSmartAlarm cube devices, there is authentication bypass leading to remote execution of commands (e.g., set
CVE-2017-7728 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cubeone firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
On iSmartAlarm cube devices, there is authentication bypass leading to remote execution of commands (e.g., setting the alarm on/off), related to incorrect cryptography.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- 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 | 3.5% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2017-07-11 |
| 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-2017-7728?
cubeone firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-7728 being exploited?
CVE-2017-7728 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-2017-7728 affect?
CVE-2017-7728 affects cubeone firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). On iSmartAlarm cube devices, there is authentication bypass leading to remote execution of commands (e.g., setting the alarm on/off), related to incorrect cryptography.
How urgent is CVE-2017-7728?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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- CVE-2017-7730 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE iSmartAlarm cube devices allow Denial of Service
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- CVE-2017-7726 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE iSmartAlarm cube devices have an SSL Certificate Validation Vulnerability.
- CVE-2017-13664 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Password file exposure in firmware in iSmartAlarm CubeOne version 2.2.4.8 and earlier allows attackers to exec