How severe is CVE-2017-20023?

CVE-2017-20023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-20023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20023?

CVE-2017-20023 primarily affects Solar-log Solar-log 250 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20023?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-20023 published?

CVE-2017-20023 was published on 2022-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20023

CVE-2017-20023 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solar-log Solar-log 250 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Solar-log Solar-log 250 Firmware
Published: 2022-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Solare Solar-Log 2.8.4-56/3.5.2-85 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Network Config. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 3.5.3-86 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20023?: A vulnerability was found in Solare Solar-Log 2.8.4-56/3.5.2-85 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Network Config. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 3.5.3-86 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
How severe is CVE-2017-20023?: CVE-2017-20023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-20023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20023?: CVE-2017-20023 primarily affects Solar-log Solar-log 250 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20023 published?: CVE-2017-20023 was published on 2022-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_250_firmware:2.8.4-56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_250_firmware:3.5.2-85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_300_firmware:2.8.4-56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_300_firmware:3.5.2-85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_500_firmware:2.8.4-56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_500_firmware:3.5.2-85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_800e_firmware:2.8.4-56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_800e_firmware:3.5.2-85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_1000_firmware:2.8.4-56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_1000_firmware:3.5.2-85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_1000_pm\+_firmware:2.8.4-56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_1000_pm\+_firmware:3.5.2-85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_1200_firmware:2.8.4-56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_1200_firmware:3.5.2-85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_2000_firmware:2.8.4-56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:solar-log:solar-log_2000_firmware:3.5.2-85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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