How severe is CVE-2017-5162?

CVE-2017-5162 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-2017-5162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5162?

CVE-2017-5162 affects Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5162?

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-2017-5162 published?

CVE-2017-5162 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5162

CVE-2017-5162 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter. Lack of authentication for remote service gives access to application set up and configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5162?: An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter. Lack of authentication for remote service gives access to application set up and configuration.
How severe is CVE-2017-5162?: CVE-2017-5162 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-2017-5162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5162?: CVE-2017-5162 affects Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5162?: 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-2017-5162 published?: CVE-2017-5162 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:binom3:universal_multifunctional_electric_power_quality_meter_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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