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CVE-2017-20235 - Vulnerability Analysis

CriticalCVSS: 9.1

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC - Authentication Bypass

Published: April 3, 2026Updated: April 3, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC <= 1.3 contains an authentication bypass caused by flawed web user interface authentication, letting unauthenticated attackers gain full administrative access, exploit requires no authentication.

Severity & Score

Severity: Critical

CVSS Score: 9.1

Impact

Unauthenticated attackers can gain full administrative access, compromising device configuration and security.

Mitigation

Update to the latest firmware version.

References

https://assets.belden.com/m/1281cac2c9e90abf/original/Security-Bulletin-Authentication-Security-ProSoft-ICX35-BSECV-2017-09.pdf
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/prosoft-technology-icx35-hwc-authentication-bypass

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2017-20235
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 9.1
Type: broken_authentication
Status: new

CWE

CWE-287

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N