CVE-2017-9661

low-risk
Published 2017-08-14

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.26% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.0/10 High
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Scada

Affected Vendors

Simplight

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100263
Mitigation https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-222-01
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100263
Mitigation https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-222-01
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal