CVE-2017-7970

Name: CVE-2017-7970
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-26T01:29:03.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7970 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's PowerSCADA Anywhere v1.0 redistributed with PowerSCADA Expert v8.1 and PowerSCADA Expert v8.2 and Citect Anywhere version 1.0 that allows the ability to specify Arbitrary Server Target Nodes in connection requests to the Secure Gateway and Server components.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's PowerSCADA Anywhere v1.0 redistributed with PowerSCADA Expert v8.1 and PowerSCADA Expert v8.2 and Citect Anywhere version 1.0 that allows the ability to specify Arbitrary Server Target Nodes in connection requests to the Secure Gateway and Server components.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerscada Anywhere	1.0
Schneider-Electric	Citect Anywhere	1.0

References

http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-173-01/Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.citect.schneider-electric.com/safety-and-security-central/36-security-notifications/9071-security-notification-citect-anywhereIssue Tracking, Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-173-01/Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.citect.schneider-electric.com/safety-and-security-central/36-security-notifications/9071-security-notification-citect-anywhereIssue Tracking, Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7970?

How severe is CVE-2017-7970?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7970 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7970?

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