PatchTheCVECVE-2017-7919: An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx
CVE-2017-7919 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xps-cx firmware, xps-qx firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx. An attacker may bypass authentication by accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL).
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 | 2.6% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2017-07-03 |
| 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-2017-7919?
xps-cx firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; xps-qx firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-7919 being exploited?
CVE-2017-7919 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-2017-7919 affect?
CVE-2017-7919 affects xps-cx firmware, xps-qx firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx. An attacker may bypass authentication by accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL).
How urgent is CVE-2017-7919?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action