How severe is CVE-2017-6033?

CVE-2017-6033 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-2017-6033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6033?

CVE-2017-6033 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6033?

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-2017-6033 published?

CVE-2017-6033 was published on 2017-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6033

CVE-2017-6033 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System 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: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System
Published: 2017-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL Hijacking issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) Software, Version 12 and previous versions. The software will execute a malicious file if it is named the same as a legitimate file and placed in a location that is earlier in the search path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6033?: A DLL Hijacking issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) Software, Version 12 and previous versions. The software will execute a malicious file if it is named the same as a legitimate file and placed in a location that is earlier in the search path.
How severe is CVE-2017-6033?: CVE-2017-6033 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-2017-6033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6033?: CVE-2017-6033 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6033?: 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-2017-6033 published?: CVE-2017-6033 was published on 2017-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:interactive_graphical_scada_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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