How severe is CVE-2018-17217?

CVE-2018-17217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-17217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17217?

CVE-2018-17217 affects Ptc Thingworx Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17217?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-17217 published?

CVE-2018-17217 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17217

CVE-2018-17217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ptc Thingworx Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ptc Thingworx Platform
Published: 2018-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is a hardcoded encryption key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17217?: An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is a hardcoded encryption key.
How severe is CVE-2018-17217?: CVE-2018-17217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-17217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17217?: CVE-2018-17217 affects Ptc Thingworx Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-17217 published?: CVE-2018-17217 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article?n=CS291004

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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