CVE-2017-9635

What it is

Schneider Electric Ampla MES 6.4 provides capability to configure users and their privileges. When Ampla MES users are configured to use Simple Security, a weakness in the password hashing algorithm could be exploited to reverse the user's password. Schneider Electric recommends that users of Ampla MES versions 6.4 and prior should upgrade to Ampla MES version 6.5 as soon as possible.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2018-05-18 13:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:28 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.9 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-05-18 13:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:28 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-326 · Inadequate encryption strength

Record status

Modified

Affected

• schneider-electric Ampla Manufacturing Execution System ≤ 6.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 3.9

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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