Is CVE-2017-13995 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-13995 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-13995 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-13995 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-13995?

CVE-2017-13995 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2017-13995

CWE-287Published: October 5, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in iniNet Solutions iniNet Webserver, all versions prior to V2.02.0100. The webserver does not properly authenticate users, which may allow a malicious attacker to access sensitive information such as HMI pages or modify PLC variables.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-13995 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.