CVE-2017-6049
CVE-2017-6049 is a high-severity vulnerability in 3m Detcon Sitewatch Gateway 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: 3m Detcon Sitewatch Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, all versions without cellular, an attacker can edit settings on the device using a specially crafted URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6049?
- Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, all versions without cellular, an attacker can edit settings on the device using a specially crafted URL.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6049?
- CVE-2017-6049 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 high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-6049 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6049?
- CVE-2017-6049 affects 3m Detcon Sitewatch Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6049?
- 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-2017-6049 published?
- CVE-2017-6049 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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