CVE-2017-5160

Name: CVE-2017-5160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-20T20:59:00.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An Inadequate Encryption Strength issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The software will connect via Transport Layer Security without verifying the peer's SSL certificate properly.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Inadequate Encryption Strength issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The software will connect via Transport Layer Security without verifying the peer's SSL certificate properly.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

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-2017-5160?

How severe is CVE-2017-5160?

CVE-2017-5160 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5160?

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