CVE-2017-7968

7.8 HIGH
Published: May 19, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An Incorrect Default Permissions issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 Patch 3 and prior versions. Upon installation, Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio creates a new directory and two files, which are placed in the system's path and can be manipulated by non-administrators. This could allow an authenticated user to escalate his or her 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://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2017-090-02
Source: cybersecurity@se.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98544
Source: cybersecurity@se.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-138-02
Source: cybersecurity@se.com
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2017-090-02
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98544
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-138-02
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
35th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276 CWE-276

Affected Vendors

schneider-electric

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