CVE-2017-7907

Name: CVE-2017-7907
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-19T03:29:00.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7907 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Improper XML Parser Configuration issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware Historian Client 2014 R2 SP1 and prior. An improperly restricted XML parser (with improper restriction of XML external entity reference, or XXE) may allow an attacker to enter malicious input through the application which could cause a denial of service or disclose file contents from a server or connected network.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper XML Parser Configuration issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware Historian Client 2014 R2 SP1 and prior. An improperly restricted XML parser (with improper restriction of XML external entity reference, or XXE) may allow an attacker to enter malicious input through the application which could cause a denial of service or disclose file contents from a server or connected network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Schneider-Electric	Wonderware Historian Client	<= 2014_r2	Sp1

References

http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000120/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98254Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038542
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-122-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000120/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98254Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038542
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-122-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7907?

How severe is CVE-2017-7907?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7907 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7907?

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Source: NVD / NIST