How severe is CVE-2017-16753?

CVE-2017-16753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-16753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16753?

CVE-2017-16753 affects Advantech Webaccess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16753?

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

When was CVE-2017-16753 published?

CVE-2017-16753 was published on 2018-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16753

CVE-2017-16753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Advantech Webaccess
Published: 2018-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Input Validation issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. WebAccess allows some inputs that may cause the program to crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16753?: An Improper Input Validation issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. WebAccess allows some inputs that may cause the program to crash.
How severe is CVE-2017-16753?: CVE-2017-16753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16753?: CVE-2017-16753 affects Advantech Webaccess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16753?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16753 published?: CVE-2017-16753 was published on 2018-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advantech:webaccess:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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