CVE-2017-20236

CRITICAL

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC versions 1.3 and prior cellular gateways contain an input validation vulnerability in the web user interface that allows remote attackers to inject and execute system commands by submitting malicious input through unvalidated fields. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the device through the accessible web interface.

Technical Details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
4/3/2026
Last Modified
4/7/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20236?

ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC versions 1.3 and prior cellular gateways contain an input validation vulnerability in the web user interface that allows remote attackers to inject and execute system commands by submitting malicious input through unvalidated fields. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the device through the accessible web interface.

Is CVE-2017-20236 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2017-20236 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is N/A%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-20236?

CVE-2017-20236 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

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