CVE-2017-7977

Name: CVE-2017-7977
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-19T18:29:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7977 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Screensavercc component in eLux RP before 5.5.0 allows attackers to bypass intended configuration restrictions and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by inserting commands in a local configuration dialog in the control panel.. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Screensavercc component in eLux RP before 5.5.0 allows attackers to bypass intended configuration restrictions and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by inserting commands in a local configuration dialog in the control panel.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.36%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unicon-Software	Elux	< 5.5.0

References

https://www.myelux.com/cvesingle.htm?cve_id=CVE-2017-7977Vendor Advisory
https://www.myelux.com/cvesingle.htm?cve_id=CVE-2017-7977Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7977?

How severe is CVE-2017-7977?

CVE-2017-7977 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7977?

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