CVE-2018-17216
CVE-2018-17216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ptc Thingworx Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Ptc Thingworx Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is password hash exposure to privileged users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17216?
- An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is password hash exposure to privileged users.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17216?
- CVE-2018-17216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-17216 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17216?
- CVE-2018-17216 affects Ptc Thingworx Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17216?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-17216 published?
- CVE-2018-17216 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2018-20092 — High (CVSS 7.5): PTC ThingWorx Platform through 8.3.0 is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack on ZIP files via a POST request.
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- CVE-2018-17218 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is reflected XSS in the SQUEAL search function.
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