CVE-2017-6356

Name: CVE-2017-6356
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-20T16:59:02.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6356 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services (aka TS) Agent 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 before 8.0.1 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive session information via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services (aka TS) Agent 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 before 8.0.1 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive session information via unknown vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Terminal Services Agent	6.0
Paloaltonetworks	Terminal Services Agent	7.0
Paloaltonetworks	Terminal Services Agent	8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96925Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-6356Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96925Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-6356Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6356?

How severe is CVE-2017-6356?

CVE-2017-6356 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6356?

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