PatchTheCVECVE-2017-7918: An Improper Access Control issue was discovered in Cambium Networks ePMP
CVE-2017-7918 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting epmp 1000 firmware, epmp elevate firmware, epmp 2000 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An Improper Access Control issue was discovered in Cambium Networks ePMP. After a valid user has used SNMP configuration export, an attacker is able to remotely trigger device configuration backups using specific MIBs. These backups lack proper access control and may allow access to sensitive information and possibly allow for configuration changes.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Metasploit: Cambium ePMP 1000 SNMP Enumeration
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-2017-7918?
epmp 1000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; epmp elevate firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; epmp 2000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-7918 being exploited?
CVE-2017-7918 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-2017-7918 affect?
CVE-2017-7918 affects epmp 1000 firmware, epmp elevate firmware, epmp 2000 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). An Improper Access Control issue was discovered in Cambium Networks ePMP. After a valid user has used SNMP configuration export, an attacker is able to remotely trigger device configuration backups using specific MIBs. These backups lack pr
How urgent is CVE-2017-7918?
Priority 52/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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- CVE-2017-5257 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE UPGRADE In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, an attacker who knows (or guesses) the SNMP read/w
- CVE-2017-5256 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE UPGRADE In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, all authenticated users have the ability to update
- CVE-2017-5255 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, a lack of input sanitation for certain parameters