CVE-2017-5166

An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter

published February 13, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A surprising information exposure flaw lurks in the BINOM3 Electric Power Quality Meter, potentially giving attackers privileged access to your device! ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accidentally leaves the kitchen door wide open โ€” anyone could step in and see the recipes, or worse, start cooking without permission! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, allowing malicious actors to manipulate settings or extract sensitive information from the device. This could jeopardize the integrity of your power quality monitoring and cause disruptions that ripple through your operations!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accidentally leaves the kitchen door wide open โ€” anyone could step in and see the recipes, or worse, start cooking without permission! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ The issue involves improper information exposure, which may allow unauthorized users to gain access to privileged functionalities of the BINOM3 power meter, compromising its security and control mechanisms.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, allowing malicious actors to manipulate settings or extract sensitive information from the device. This could jeopardize the integrity of your power quality monitoring and cause disruptions that ripple through your operations! To protect against this flaw, ensure that your BINOM3 device firmware is updated to the latest version. Implement strict access controls and regularly audit device logs for any suspicious activity. It's also wise to review your network security measures to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be one step closer to ensuring your device's security is solid as a rock! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01692 ยท 76.8th percentile
Published
2017-02-13T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 21:00Z
    An issue was discovered in BINOM3 Universal Multifunctional Electric Power Quality Meter
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