CVE-2017-5168

Name: CVE-2017-5168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T21:59:03.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5168 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager Versions 1.5 and prior. Multiple Path Traversal vulnerabilities have been identified. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager Versions 1.5 and prior. Multiple Path Traversal vulnerabilities have been identified. The flaws exist within the ActiveMQ Broker service that is installed as part of the product. By issuing specific HTTP requests, if a user visits a malicious page, an attacker can gain access to arbitrary files on the server. Smart Security Manager Versions 1.4 and prior to 1.31 are affected by these vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can allow for remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.62%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hanwha-Security	Smart Security Manager	<= 1.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-040-01Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-040-01Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5168?

How severe is CVE-2017-5168?

CVE-2017-5168 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5168?

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Source: NVD / NIST