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CVE-2017-12094: An exploitable vulnerability exists in the WiFi Channel parsing of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1.

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the WiFi Channel parsing of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. A specially crafted SSID can cause the device to execute arbitrary sed commands. An attacker needs to setup an access point reachable by the device to trigger this vulnerability.

HighCVSS 7.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

Circle with Disney firmware 2.0.1 has a WiFi parsing flaw. A nearby attacker could make a reachable wireless access point with a crafted network name and trigger command execution affecting the device. The published scoring emphasizes high availability impact, not data theft.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority only where affected devices still exist. The attack is proximity-dependent, but requires no credentials and can disrupt the device. Unknown patch details make inventory and vendor confirmation the immediate business actions.

Technical view

The vulnerability is in WiFi Channel parsing on Circle with Disney firmware 2.0.1. The source says a specially crafted SSID can cause execution of arbitrary sed commands. CVSS 3.0 is 7.4: adjacent network, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, high availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Circle Media Circle devices running firmware 2.0.1 that can reach an attacker-controlled nearby wireless access point. Asset owners should confirm whether these legacy devices remain deployed and what firmware they run.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires adjacent wireless reachability through an access point visible to the device, with no credentials or user interaction required.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: one affected product and firmware are named. The description mentions arbitrary sed command execution, while CVSS records no confidentiality or integrity impact and high availability impact. Avoid broadening affected versions without vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Circle with Disney devices and identify firmware versions.
  • Check Circle Media or vendor guidance for supported firmware updates.
  • Remove or disable affected devices if no supported update exists.
  • Segment affected devices away from sensitive business networks.
  • Monitor nearby wireless environments for suspicious access points.

Validation and detection

  • Verify whether any Circle device runs firmware 2.0.1.
  • Confirm the device can or cannot see untrusted nearby access points.
  • Review network segmentation around any affected device.
  • Document update status or removal decision for each device.
  • Track vendor advisories before closing the vulnerability record.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.4CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H2.84Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.4High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-12094Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Circle MediaCirclefirmware 2.0.1Listed
Weakness

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