How severe is CVE-2017-6032?

CVE-2017-6032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6032 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-2017-6032?

CVE-2017-6032 affects Schneider-electric Modbus Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6032?

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

When was CVE-2017-6032 published?

CVE-2017-6032 was published on 2017-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6032

CVE-2017-6032 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Modbus Firmware 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-358.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-358
Affected product: Schneider-electric Modbus Firmware
Published: 2017-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Violation of Secure Design Principles issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Modicon Modbus Protocol. The Modicon Modbus protocol has a session-related weakness making it susceptible to brute-force attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6032?: A Violation of Secure Design Principles issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Modicon Modbus Protocol. The Modicon Modbus protocol has a session-related weakness making it susceptible to brute-force attacks.
How severe is CVE-2017-6032?: CVE-2017-6032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6032 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-2017-6032?: CVE-2017-6032 affects Schneider-electric Modbus Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6032?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6032 published?: CVE-2017-6032 was published on 2017-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modbus_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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