CVE-2017-9635

Name: CVE-2017-9635
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-18T13:29:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9635 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Schneider Electric Ampla MES 6.4 provides capability to configure users and their privileges. When Ampla MES users are configured to use Simple Security, a weakness in the password hashing algorithm could be exploited to reverse the user's password. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Schneider Electric Ampla MES 6.4 provides capability to configure users and their privileges. When Ampla MES users are configured to use Simple Security, a weakness in the password hashing algorithm could be exploited to reverse the user's password. Schneider Electric recommends that users of Ampla MES versions 6.4 and prior should upgrade to Ampla MES version 6.5 as soon as possible.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Ampla Manufacturing Execution System	<= 6.4

References

http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000118/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99469Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000118/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99469Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9635?

How severe is CVE-2017-9635?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9635 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9635?

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