How severe is CVE-2017-5164?

CVE-2017-5164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5164?

CVE-2017-5164 affects Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5164?

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

When was CVE-2017-5164 published?

CVE-2017-5164 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5164

CVE-2017-5164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
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. Input sent from a malicious client is not properly verified by the server. An attacker can execute arbitrary script code in another user's browser session (CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5164?: An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter. Input sent from a malicious client is not properly verified by the server. An attacker can execute arbitrary script code in another user's browser session (CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING).
How severe is CVE-2017-5164?: CVE-2017-5164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5164?: CVE-2017-5164 affects Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5164 published?: CVE-2017-5164 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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