CVE-2017-7920

Description

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card versions 1.8.15 and prior, and VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React versions 2.1.3 and prior. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to access internal information about status and connected devices without authenticating.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.90% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory abb.com
Affected: n/a ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99558 vdb entry third party advisory
http://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107045A1977&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch vendor advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-192-03 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7920?
CVE-2017-7920 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7920?
To fix CVE-2017-7920, 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-2017-7920 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-7920 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-2017-7920?
CVE-2017-7920 affects n/a ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card.
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