CVE-2017-5161

What it is

An issue was discovered in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Lite SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01, and Winlog Pro SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01. An uncontrolled search path element (DLL Hijacking) vulnerability has been identified. Exploitation of this vulnerability could give an attacker access to the system with the same level of privilege as the application that utilizes the malicious DLL.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-02-13 21:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:20 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-02-13 21:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:20 UTC

Exploit probability

0.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-427

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Sielcosistemi Winlog Lite ≤ 3.01.10
• Sielcosistemi Winlog Pro ≤ 3.01.10

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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