CVE-2017-5152

Description

An issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess Version 8.1. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to access pages unrestricted (AUTHENTICATION BYPASS).

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.31% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Advantech WebAccess 8.1
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-04
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95410 vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-012-01 us government resource third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5152?
CVE-2017-5152 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5152?
To fix CVE-2017-5152, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5152 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-5152 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5152?
CVE-2017-5152 affects n/a Advantech WebAccess 8.1.
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