How severe is CVE-2017-11165?

CVE-2017-11165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-11165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11165?

CVE-2017-11165 affects Thermofisher Dt80 Dex Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11165?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-11165 published?

CVE-2017-11165 was published on 2017-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11165

CVE-2017-11165 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Thermofisher Dt80 Dex Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 64% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Thermofisher Dt80 Dex Firmware
Published: 2017-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

dataTaker DT80 dEX 1.50.012 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credential and configuration information via a direct request for the /services/getFile.cmd?userfile=config.xml URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11165?: dataTaker DT80 dEX 1.50.012 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credential and configuration information via a direct request for the /services/getFile.cmd?userfile=config.xml URI.
How severe is CVE-2017-11165?: CVE-2017-11165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-11165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11165?: CVE-2017-11165 affects Thermofisher Dt80 Dex Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-11165 published?: CVE-2017-11165 was published on 2017-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:thermofisher:dt80_dex_firmware:1.50.012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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