CVE-2017-5152: Critical severity Advantech WebAccess vulnerability
Published Feb 13, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess Version 8.1. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to access pages unrestricted (AUTHENTICATION BYPASS).
Affected Software
1 affected component
Advantech WebAccess=8.1
Event History
Feb 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-5152?
CVE-2017-5152 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for authentication bypass.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-5152?
To fix CVE-2017-5152, update Advantech WebAccess to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Advantech WebAccess are affected by CVE-2017-5152?
Advantech WebAccess Version 8.1 is the affected version for CVE-2017-5152.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5152?
CVE-2017-5152 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.
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What can a malicious user do with CVE-2017-5152?
A malicious user can access pages on the Advantech WebAccess web server without proper authentication.