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CVE-2017-9661

7.0 · HIGH

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in SIMPlight SCADA Software version 4.3.0.27 and prior.

Published Aug 14, 2017CWE-427EPSS 1.36%

Overview

CVE-2017-9661 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 14, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in SIMPlight SCADA Software version 4.3.0.27 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to place a malicious DLL file within the search path resulting in execution of arbitrary code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100263Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-222-01Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100263Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-222-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9661?

CVE-2017-9661 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 14, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-9661?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-9661?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-9661?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-9661 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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