How severe is CVE-2017-14030?

CVE-2017-14030 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-2017-14030 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14030?

CVE-2017-14030 affects Moxa Mxview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14030?

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-2017-14030 published?

CVE-2017-14030 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14030

CVE-2017-14030 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Mxview 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: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Moxa Mxview
Published: 2018-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Moxa MXview v2.8 and prior. The unquoted service path escalation vulnerability could allow an authorized user with file access to escalate privileges by inserting arbitrary code into the unquoted service path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14030?: An issue was discovered in Moxa MXview v2.8 and prior. The unquoted service path escalation vulnerability could allow an authorized user with file access to escalate privileges by inserting arbitrary code into the unquoted service path.
How severe is CVE-2017-14030?: CVE-2017-14030 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-2017-14030 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14030?: CVE-2017-14030 affects Moxa Mxview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14030?: 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-2017-14030 published?: CVE-2017-14030 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moxa:mxview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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