CVE-2017-5156

Name: CVE-2017-5156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-20T20:59:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5156 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The client request may be forged from a different site. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The client request may be forged from a different site. This will allow an external site to access internal RDP systems on behalf of the currently logged in user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.96%

56.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aveva	Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere	<= 11.5.2

References

http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000114/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97256Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-089-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000114/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97256Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-089-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5156?

How severe is CVE-2017-5156?

CVE-2017-5156 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5156?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST