Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-5254?

Affected: Epmp 1000 Firmware (Cambiumnetworks); Epmp 2000 Firmware (Cambiumnetworks); ePMP versions >= 3.5 and prior. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-5254 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-5254 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-5254?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-5254?

Fixed versions are available, including Epmp 1000 Firmware 3.5, Epmp 2000 Firmware 3.5.

How urgently should CVE-2017-5254 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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Vulnerability Intelligence

CVE-2017-5254

High

In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, the non-administrative users 'installer' and 'home' have the capability of changing passwords for other accounts, including admin, after disabling a client-side protection mechanism.

Published Dec 20, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-5254 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Epmp 1000 Firmware (Cambiumnetworks), Epmp 2000 Firmware (Cambiumnetworks), ePMP.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Epmp 1000 Firmware 3.5, Epmp 2000 Firmware 3.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

8.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

54%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Epmp 1000 FirmwareCambiumnetworks	See advisory	3.5
Epmp 2000 FirmwareCambiumnetworks	See advisory	3.5
ePMP	>= 3.5 and prior	n/a

Patched Releases

Epmp 1000 Firmware

3.5

Epmp 2000 Firmware

3.5

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 20, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
CWE-284 Improper Access Control

References

advisoryhttps://blog.rapid7.com/2017/12/19/r7-2017-25-cambium-epmp-and-cnpilot-multiple-vulnerabilities/

FAQ

Common Questions.

In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, the non-administrative users 'installer' and 'home' have the capability of changing passwords for other accounts, including admin, after disabling a client-side protection mechanism.
Affected: Epmp 1000 Firmware (Cambiumnetworks); Epmp 2000 Firmware (Cambiumnetworks); ePMP versions >= 3.5 and prior. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Epmp 1000 Firmware 3.5, Epmp 2000 Firmware 3.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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