Is CVE-2017-5168 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-5168 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-5168 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-5168 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5168?

CVE-2017-5168 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-5168

CWE-22Published: February 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager Versions 1.5 and prior. Multiple Path Traversal vulnerabilities have been identified. The flaws exist within the ActiveMQ Broker service that is installed as part of the product. By issuing specific HTTP requests, if a user visits a malicious page, an attacker can gain access to arbitrary files on the server. Smart Security Manager Versions 1.4 and prior to 1.31 are affected by these vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can allow for remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5168 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.5.