Improper authorization in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT
Priority MEDIUM 49CWE-285Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-285.
Summary
An Improper Authorization issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions prior to 4.0.14, and AirLink Raven XT, all versions prior to 4.0.11. Several files and directories can be accessed without authentication, which may allow a remote attacker to perform sensitive functions including arbitrary file upload, file download, and device reboot.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.04264 91st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT | Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT Vendor— Affected Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:sierra_wireless:airlink_raven_xe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to - | Vulnerable | Sierra Wireless |
| cpe:2.3:h:sierra_wireless:airlink_raven_xe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Sierra Wireless |
| cpe:2.3:o:sierra_wireless:airlink_raven_xt_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Sierra Wireless |
| cpe:2.3:h:sierra_wireless:airlink_raven_xt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Sierra Wireless |
- cpe:2.3:o:sierra_wireless:airlink_raven_xe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to - Vulnerable ·Sierra Wireless
- cpe:2.3:h:sierra_wireless:airlink_raven_xe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Sierra Wireless
- cpe:2.3:o:sierra_wireless:airlink_raven_xt_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Sierra Wireless
- cpe:2.3:h:sierra_wireless:airlink_raven_xt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Sierra Wireless
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-6044
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5vxj-c9wj-5m6q
References
More Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven Xe Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2017-03952 Cross-site request forgery in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT CVSS 3.0HIGH 8.8
- TI-2017-03956 Insufficiently protected credentials in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2017-6044 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-6044 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5vxj-c9wj-5m6q · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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