How severe is CVE-2017-12730?

CVE-2017-12730 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12730 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12730?

CVE-2017-12730 affects Myscada Mypro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12730?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12730 published?

CVE-2017-12730 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12730

CVE-2017-12730 is a high-severity vulnerability in Myscada Mypro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Myscada Mypro
Published: 2017-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Unquoted Search Path issue was discovered in mySCADA myPRO Versions 7.0.26 and prior. Application services utilize unquoted search path elements, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12730?: An Unquoted Search Path issue was discovered in mySCADA myPRO Versions 7.0.26 and prior. Application services utilize unquoted search path elements, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-12730?: CVE-2017-12730 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12730 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12730?: CVE-2017-12730 affects Myscada Mypro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12730?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12730 published?: CVE-2017-12730 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:myscada:mypro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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