CVE-2017-7968

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: n/a Schneider Electric Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-138-02 third party advisory us government resource
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2017-090-02 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98544 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7968?
CVE-2017-7968 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7968?
To fix CVE-2017-7968, 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-2017-7968 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-7968 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-7968?
CVE-2017-7968 affects n/a Schneider Electric Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio.
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