VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-20238

CVSS score7.7 HIGH
EPSS probability0.24%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-04-03
Last modified2026-07-21
CVSS vectorCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Description

Hirschmann Industrial HiVision versions 06.0.00 and 07.0.00 prior to 06.0.06 and 07.0.01 contains an improper authorization vulnerability that allows read-only users to gain write access to managed devices by bypassing access control mechanisms. Attackers can exploit alternative interfaces such as the web interface or SNMP browser to modify device configurations despite having restricted permissions.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-285: Improper Authorization

Primary references