How severe is CVE-2017-9632?

CVE-2017-9632 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-2017-9632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9632?

CVE-2017-9632 primarily affects Pdqinc Laserwash G5 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9632?

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-2017-9632 published?

CVE-2017-9632 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9632

CVE-2017-9632 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pdqinc Laserwash G5 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Pdqinc Laserwash G5 Firmware
Published: 2017-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data issue was discovered in PDQ Manufacturing LaserWash G5 and G5 S Series all versions, LaserWash M5, all versions, LaserWash 360 and 360 Plus, all versions, LaserWash AutoXpress and AutoExpress Plus, all versions, LaserJet, all versions, ProTouch Tandem, all versions, ProTouch ICON, all versions, and ProTouch AutoGloss, all versions. The username and password are transmitted insecurely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9632?: A Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data issue was discovered in PDQ Manufacturing LaserWash G5 and G5 S Series all versions, LaserWash M5, all versions, LaserWash 360 and 360 Plus, all versions, LaserWash AutoXpress and AutoExpress Plus, all versions, LaserJet, all versions, ProTouch Tandem, all versions, ProTouch ICON, all versions, and ProTouch AutoGloss, all versions. The username and password are transmitted insecurely.
How severe is CVE-2017-9632?: CVE-2017-9632 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-2017-9632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9632?: CVE-2017-9632 primarily affects Pdqinc Laserwash G5 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9632?: 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-2017-9632 published?: CVE-2017-9632 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-208-03

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:laserwash_g5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:laserwash_g5_s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:laserwash_m5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:laserwash_360_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:laserwash_360_plus_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:laserwash_autoxpress_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:laserwash_autoxpress_plus_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:laserjet_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:protouch_tandem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:protouch_icon_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pdqinc:protouch_autogloss_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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