What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5496?

CVE-2017-5496 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: 11.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-5496?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-5496. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 11.3%.

Sawmill CVE-2017-5496

CRITICAL

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-03-15 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Sawmill

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

Mar 15, 2017 - 15:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Sawmill Enterprise 8.7.9 allows remote attackers to gain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.

AnalysisAI

Sawmill Enterprise 8.7.9 allows remote attackers to gain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash. 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 11.3%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Sawmill Enterprise 8.7.9 allows remote attackers to gain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash. Affected products include: Sawmill.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.