Is CVE-2017-5169 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-5169 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-5169 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-5169 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5169?

CVE-2017-5169 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-5169

CWE-352Published: 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 Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities have been identified. The flaws exist within the Redis and Apache Felix Gogo servers that are installed as part of this product. By issuing specific HTTP Post requests, an attacker can gain system level access to a remote shell session. Smart Security Manager Versions 1.5 and prior are affected by these vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can allow for remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5169 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.