CVE-2017-13997

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: October 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100952
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-264-01
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Mitigation Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100952
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-264-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.1%
91th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

schneider-electric