CVE-2017-5161: An issue was discovered in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Lite SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01, and W

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-5161?

winlog lite: upgrade to newer than 3.01.10; winlog pro: upgrade to newer than 3.01.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-5161 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5161 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-5161 affect?

CVE-2017-5161 affects winlog lite, winlog pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). An issue was discovered in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Lite SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01, and Winlog Pro SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01. An uncontrolled search path element (DLL Hijacking) vulnerability has

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-5161 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting winlog lite, winlog pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Lite SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01, and Winlog Pro SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01. An uncontrolled search path element (DLL Hijacking) vulnerability has been identified. Exploitation of this vulnerability could give an attacker access to the system with the same level of privilege as the application that utilizes the malicious DLL.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2017-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

sielcosistemi winlog lite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.01.10

Fixed in: newer than 3.01.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy winlog-lite || rpm -q winlog-lite || winlog-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.01.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade winlog-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade winlog-lite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

sielcosistemi winlog pro UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.01.10

Fixed in: newer than 3.01.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy winlog-pro || rpm -q winlog-pro || winlog-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.01.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade winlog-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade winlog-pro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-5161?

winlog lite: upgrade to newer than 3.01.10; winlog pro: upgrade to newer than 3.01.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-5161 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5161 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-2017-5161 affect?

CVE-2017-5161 affects winlog lite, winlog pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). An issue was discovered in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Lite SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01, and Winlog Pro SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01. An uncontrolled search path element (DLL Hijacking) vulnerability has

How urgent is CVE-2017-5161?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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