How severe is CVE-2017-6356?

CVE-2017-6356 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-2017-6356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6356?

CVE-2017-6356 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Terminal Services Agent. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6356?

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

When was CVE-2017-6356 published?

CVE-2017-6356 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6356

CVE-2017-6356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Terminal Services Agent 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Terminal Services Agent
Published: 2017-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services (aka TS) Agent 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 before 8.0.1 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive session information via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6356?: Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services (aka TS) Agent 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 before 8.0.1 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive session information via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-6356?: CVE-2017-6356 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-2017-6356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6356?: CVE-2017-6356 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Terminal Services Agent. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6356?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6356 published?: CVE-2017-6356 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:terminal_services_agent:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:terminal_services_agent:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:terminal_services_agent:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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