CVE-2017-13997

Description

A Missing Authentication for Critical Function issue was discovered in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 SP2 or prior, and InTouch Machine Edition v8.0 SP2 or prior. InduSoft Web Studio provides the capability for an HMI client to trigger script execution on the server for the purposes of performing customized calculations or actions. A remote malicious entity could bypass the server authentication and trigger the execution of an arbitrary command. The command is executed under high privileges and could lead to a complete compromise of the server.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.14% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio, InTouch Machine Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-264-01 mitigation third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100952 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13997?
CVE-2017-13997 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-13997?
To fix CVE-2017-13997, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-13997 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-13997 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-13997?
CVE-2017-13997 affects n/a Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio, InTouch Machine Edition.
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