CVE-2017-12728

Name: CVE-2017-12728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-05T01:29:05.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12728 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Privilege Management issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server Version 2.02.0007 and prior. Authenticated, non-administrative local users are able to alter service executables with escalated privileges, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the current system services.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Privilege Management issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server Version 2.02.0007 and prior. Authenticated, non-administrative local users are able to alter service executables with escalated privileges, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the current system services.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Spidercontrol	Scada Webserver	<= 2.02.0007

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-250-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-250-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12728?

How severe is CVE-2017-12728?

CVE-2017-12728 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12728?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST