CVE-2017-5152: An issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess Version 8.1

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-5152 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting webaccess. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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).

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	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2017-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: advantech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-02-13 21:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

advantech webaccess DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webaccess || rpm -q webaccess || webaccess --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webaccess sudo apt install webaccess=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo apt-mark hold webaccess

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webaccess sudo dnf downgrade webaccess-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add webaccess

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-5152?

webaccess: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-5152 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5152 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-2017-5152 affect?

CVE-2017-5152 affects webaccess. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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).

How urgent is CVE-2017-5152?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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