CVE-2017-5251: insteon insteon_hub_firmware Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay
CVSS: 8.1v3.0HighModified
Published 22-02-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-5251 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay vulnerability in insteon insteon_hub_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.52%
0%100%
Low · -0.06 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 1012 and prior of Insteon's Insteon Hub, the radio transmissions used for communication between the hub and connected devices are not encrypted.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.52%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
43%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.06 pp
From 0.58% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.52%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-294Authentication Bypass by Capture-replayA capture-replay flaw exists when the design of the product makes it possible for a malicious user to sniff network traffic and bypass authentication by replaying it to the server in question to the same effect as the original message (or with minor changes).
- CWE-311Missing Encryption of Sensitive DataThe product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.
Affected systems
Insteon2 products
- insteon_hub_firmware≤ 1012
- insteon hub firmware1012
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- blog.rapid7.com/2017/09/22/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-wink-and-insteon-smart-home-systems/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory