CVE-2017-12711

7.8 HIGH

Published: August 30, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

An Incorrect Privilege Assignment issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. A built-in user account has been granted a sensitive privilege that may allow a user to elevate to administrative privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100526

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100526

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

27th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-266

Affected Vendors

advantech

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