CVE-2017-13997

Name: CVE-2017-13997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-03T01:29:01.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 5.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.05%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Schneider-Electric	Wonderware Indusoft Web Studio	<= 8.0	Sp2
Schneider-Electric	Wonderware Intouch	<= 8.0	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-264-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-264-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13997?

How severe is CVE-2017-13997?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13997?

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Source: NVD / NIST