CVE-2017-14010
CVE-2017-14010 is a high-severity vulnerability in Spidercontrol Scada Microbrowser 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Spidercontrol Scada Microbrowser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In SpiderControl MicroBrowser Windows XP, Vista 7, 8 and 10, Versions 1.6.30.144 and prior, an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified which could be exploited by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. If the malicious DLL is loaded prior to the valid DLL, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-14010?
- In SpiderControl MicroBrowser Windows XP, Vista 7, 8 and 10, Versions 1.6.30.144 and prior, an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified which could be exploited by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. If the malicious DLL is loaded prior to the valid DLL, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system.
- How severe is CVE-2017-14010?
- CVE-2017-14010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-14010 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-14010?
- CVE-2017-14010 affects Spidercontrol Scada Microbrowser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-14010?
- 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-2017-14010 published?
- CVE-2017-14010 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://spidercontrol.net/download/downloadarea/?lang=en
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101505
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-292-01
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:spidercontrol:scada_microbrowser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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