CVE-2017-5250: insteon insteon_for_hub
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 22-02-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-5250 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in insteon insteon_for_hub. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.69%
0%100%
Low · +0.08 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-02-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In version 1.9.7 and prior of Insteon's Insteon for Hub Android app, the OAuth token used by the app to authorize user access is not stored in an encrypted and secure manner.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.69%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.08 pp
From 0.61% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.69%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-922Insecure Storage of Sensitive InformationThe product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.
- CWE-312Cleartext Storage of Sensitive InformationThe product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.
Affected systems
Insteon1 product
- insteon_for_hub1.9.7 | ≤ 1.9.7
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- blog.rapid7.com/2017/09/22/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-wink-and-insteon-smart-home-systems/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory