PatchTheCVECVE-2017-9243: Aries QWR-1104 Wireless-N Router with Firmware Version WRC.253.2.0913 has XSS on the Wireless Site Survey page
CVE-2017-9243 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting qwr-1104 wireless-n router firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Aries QWR-1104 Wireless-N Router with Firmware Version WRC.253.2.0913 has XSS on the Wireless Site Survey page, exploitable with the name of an access point.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2017-05-28 |
| 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-2017-9243?
qwr-1104 wireless-n router firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-9243 being exploited?
CVE-2017-9243 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-2017-9243 affect?
CVE-2017-9243 affects qwr-1104 wireless-n router firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Aries QWR-1104 Wireless-N Router with Firmware Version WRC.253.2.0913 has XSS on the Wireless Site Survey page, exploitable with the name of an access point.
How urgent is CVE-2017-9243?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference