How severe is CVE-2017-9635?

CVE-2017-9635 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-9635 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9635?

CVE-2017-9635 affects Schneider-electric Ampla Manufacturing Execution System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9635?

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

When was CVE-2017-9635 published?

CVE-2017-9635 was published on 2018-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9635

CVE-2017-9635 is a low-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Ampla Manufacturing Execution System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Schneider-electric Ampla Manufacturing Execution System
Published: 2018-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Schneider Electric Ampla MES 6.4 provides capability to configure users and their privileges. When Ampla MES users are configured to use Simple Security, a weakness in the password hashing algorithm could be exploited to reverse the user's password. Schneider Electric recommends that users of Ampla MES versions 6.4 and prior should upgrade to Ampla MES version 6.5 as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9635?: Schneider Electric Ampla MES 6.4 provides capability to configure users and their privileges. When Ampla MES users are configured to use Simple Security, a weakness in the password hashing algorithm could be exploited to reverse the user's password. Schneider Electric recommends that users of Ampla MES versions 6.4 and prior should upgrade to Ampla MES version 6.5 as soon as possible.
How severe is CVE-2017-9635?: CVE-2017-9635 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-9635 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9635?: CVE-2017-9635 affects Schneider-electric Ampla Manufacturing Execution System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9635?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9635 published?: CVE-2017-9635 was published on 2018-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ampla_manufacturing_execution_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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