Input Validation Flaw in ProSoft Technology's Cellular Gateways
CVE-2017-20236

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Prosoft Technology

Status
Icx35-hwc Cellular Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2026

What is CVE-2017-20236?

ProSoft Technology's ICX35-HWC cellular gateways prior to version 1.3 are susceptible to an input validation vulnerability within their web user interface. This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit unvalidated input fields, facilitating the injection and execution of arbitrary system commands. By leveraging this vulnerability, attackers can acquire root privileges and execute unauthorized operations on the device through the compromised web interface, posing significant security risks to affected installations.

Affected Version(s)

ICX35-HWC Cellular Gateway 0 <= 1.3

References

https://assets.belden.com/m/1116a05ab702b2ba/original/Sec...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/prosoft-technology-i...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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