CVE-2017-6021

CVE-2017-6021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Clearscada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

In Schneider Electric ClearSCADA 2014 R1 (build 75.5210) and prior, 2014 R1.1 (build 75.5387) and prior, 2015 R1 (build 76.5648) and prior, and 2015 R2 (build 77.5882) and prior, an attacker with network access to the ClearSCADA server can send specially crafted sequences of commands and data packets to the ClearSCADA server that can cause the ClearSCADA server process and ClearSCADA communications driver processes to terminate. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 has been assigned; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6021?
In Schneider Electric ClearSCADA 2014 R1 (build 75.5210) and prior, 2014 R1.1 (build 75.5387) and prior, 2015 R1 (build 76.5648) and prior, and 2015 R2 (build 77.5882) and prior, an attacker with network access to the ClearSCADA server can send specially crafted sequences of commands and data packets to the ClearSCADA server that can cause the ClearSCADA server process and ClearSCADA communications driver processes to terminate. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 has been assigned; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2017-6021?
CVE-2017-6021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6021 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6021?
CVE-2017-6021 primarily affects Aveva Clearscada. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6021?
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-2017-6021 published?
CVE-2017-6021 was published on 2018-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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