CVE-2017-7929

Name: CVE-2017-7929
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-06T00:29:00.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7929 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Absolute Path Traversal issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess Version 8.1 and prior. The absolute path traversal vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to traverse the file system to access restricted files or directories.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Absolute Path Traversal issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess Version 8.1 and prior. The absolute path traversal vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to traverse the file system to access restricted files or directories.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess	<= 8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98311Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98311Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7929?

How severe is CVE-2017-7929?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7929 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7929?

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