CVE-2017-5160 Weak cryptography in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere fails to properly verify SSL certificates, allowing potential man-in-the-middle attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-5160?

CVE-2017-5160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, published on 20 Apr 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An Inadequate Encryption Strength issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InTouch Access Anywhere, version 11.5.2 and prior. The software will connect via Transport Layer Security without verifying the peer's SSL certificate properly.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5160?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aveva Wonderware Intouch Access Anywhere.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-5160 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5160 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp37-3w38-3hmx.

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