How severe is CVE-2017-5156?

CVE-2017-5156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5156?

CVE-2017-5156 affects Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5156?

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-2017-5156 published?

CVE-2017-5156 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5156

CVE-2017-5156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere
Published: 2017-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The client request may be forged from a different site. This will allow an external site to access internal RDP systems on behalf of the currently logged in user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5156?: A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The client request may be forged from a different site. This will allow an external site to access internal RDP systems on behalf of the currently logged in user.
How severe is CVE-2017-5156?: CVE-2017-5156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5156?: CVE-2017-5156 affects Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5156?: 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-2017-5156 published?: CVE-2017-5156 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:wonderware_intouch_access_anywhere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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