How severe is CVE-2017-14024?

CVE-2017-14024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14024?

CVE-2017-14024 primarily affects Schneider-electric Wonderware Indusoft Web Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14024?

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

When was CVE-2017-14024 published?

CVE-2017-14024 was published on 2017-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14024

CVE-2017-14024 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Wonderware Indusoft Web Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Schneider-electric Wonderware Indusoft Web Studio
Published: 2017-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 SP2 Patch 1 and prior versions, and InTouch Machine Edition v8.0 SP2 Patch 1 and prior versions. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution with high privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14024?: A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 SP2 Patch 1 and prior versions, and InTouch Machine Edition v8.0 SP2 Patch 1 and prior versions. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution with high privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-14024?: CVE-2017-14024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14024?: CVE-2017-14024 primarily affects Schneider-electric Wonderware Indusoft Web Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14024 published?: CVE-2017-14024 was published on 2017-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:wonderware_indusoft_web_studio:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:wonderware_intouch:*:sp2:*:*:machine:*:*:*

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