Review reviewCritical

CVE-2017-20236

ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC Cellular Gateway, icx35-hwc firmware, icx35-hwc

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.

CVSS: 9.3
EPSS: 0.68%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.04.04

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.68%

Technical severityCVSS 9.3

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC Cellular Gateway, icx35-hwc firmware, icx35-hwc
Affected versions: <= 1.3, < 1.3
Fixed versions: 1.3

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC Cellular Gateway, icx35-hwc firmware, icx35-hwc and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CWE: CWE-78