CVE-2017-5178

What it is

An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Tableau Server/Desktop Versions 7.0 to 10.1.3 in Wonderware Intelligence Versions 2014R3 and prior. These versions contain a system account that is installed by default. The default system account is difficult to configure with non-default credentials after installation, and changing the default credentials in the embedded Tableau Server is not documented. If Tableau Server is used with Windows integrated security (Active Directory), the software is not vulnerable. However, when Tableau Server is used with local authentication mode, the software is vulnerable. The default system account could be used to gain unauthorized access.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

13.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2017-03-08 08:59 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: 13.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.8 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-03-08 08:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:20 UTC

Exploit probability

13.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-1188

Record status

Modified

Affected

• schneider-electric Tableau Desktop 7.0
• schneider-electric Tableau Desktop 10.1.3
• schneider-electric Tableau Server 7.0
• schneider-electric Tableau Server 10.1.3
• schneider-electric Wonderware Intelligence ≤ 2014

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 9.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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