How severe is CVE-2017-5160?

CVE-2017-5160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5160?

CVE-2017-5160 affects Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5160?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-5160 published?

CVE-2017-5160 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5160

CVE-2017-5160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere
Published: 2017-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Inadequate Encryption Strength issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The software will connect via Transport Layer Security without verifying the peer's SSL certificate properly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5160?: An Inadequate Encryption Strength issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The software will connect via Transport Layer Security without verifying the peer's SSL certificate properly.
How severe is CVE-2017-5160?: CVE-2017-5160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5160?: CVE-2017-5160 affects Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5160 published?: CVE-2017-5160 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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