What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5162?

CVE-2017-5162 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 60.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-5162?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-5162. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 60.1%.

Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware CVE-2017-5162

CRITICAL

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2017-02-13 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Authentication Bypass Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 13, 2017 - 21:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter. Lack of authentication for remote service gives access to application set up and configuration.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 60.1%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter. Lack of authentication for remote service gives access to application set up and configuration. Affected products include: Binom3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.