How severe is CVE-2017-5166?

CVE-2017-5166 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-2017-5166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5166?

CVE-2017-5166 affects Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5166?

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-2017-5166 published?

CVE-2017-5166 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5166

CVE-2017-5166 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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. An INFORMATION EXPOSURE flaw can be used to gain privileged access to the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5166?: An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter. An INFORMATION EXPOSURE flaw can be used to gain privileged access to the device.
How severe is CVE-2017-5166?: CVE-2017-5166 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-2017-5166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5166?: CVE-2017-5166 affects Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5166?: 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-2017-5166 published?: CVE-2017-5166 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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