CVE-2017-10903: Improper authentication issue in PTW-WMS1 firmware version 2.000.012 allows remote attackers to log in to the

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-10903 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ptw-wms1 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper authentication issue in PTW-WMS1 firmware version 2.000.012 allows remote attackers to log in to the device with root privileges and conduct arbitrary operations via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2017-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: princeton

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-01 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

princeton ptw-wms1 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.000.012

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.000.012

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-10903?

ptw-wms1 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-10903 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10903 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-10903 affect?

CVE-2017-10903 affects ptw-wms1 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper authentication issue in PTW-WMS1 firmware version 2.000.012 allows remote attackers to log in to the device with root privileges and conduct arbitrary operations via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2017-10903?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2017-10902 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE PTW-WMS1 firmware version 2.000.012 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified v
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