CVE-2017-6047
CVE-2017-6047 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 3m Detcon Sitewatch Gateway 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-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: 3m Detcon Sitewatch Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, all versions without cellular, Passwords are presented in plaintext in a file that is accessible without authentication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6047?
- Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, all versions without cellular, Passwords are presented in plaintext in a file that is accessible without authentication.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6047?
- CVE-2017-6047 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-2017-6047 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6047?
- CVE-2017-6047 affects 3m Detcon Sitewatch Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6047?
- 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-2017-6047 published?
- CVE-2017-6047 was published on 2019-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:3m:detcon_sitewatch_gateway:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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