VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-7968

CVSS score7.8 HIGH

EPSS probability0.43%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2017-05-19

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions

Primary references

cybersecurity@se.com — Vendor Advisory
cybersecurity@se.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
cybersecurity@se.com — Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource