How severe is CVE-2017-6869?

CVE-2017-6869 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-2017-6869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6869?

CVE-2017-6869 affects Siemens Viewport For Web Office Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6869?

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-2017-6869 published?

CVE-2017-6869 was published on 2017-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6869

CVE-2017-6869 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Viewport For Web Office Portal 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Siemens Viewport For Web Office Portal
Published: 2017-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens ViewPort for Web Office Portal before revision number 1453 that could allow an unauthenticated remote user to upload arbitrary code and execute it with the permissions of the operating-system user running the web server by sending specially crafted network packets to port 443/TCP or port 80/TCP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6869?: A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens ViewPort for Web Office Portal before revision number 1453 that could allow an unauthenticated remote user to upload arbitrary code and execute it with the permissions of the operating-system user running the web server by sending specially crafted network packets to port 443/TCP or port 80/TCP.
How severe is CVE-2017-6869?: CVE-2017-6869 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-2017-6869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6869?: CVE-2017-6869 affects Siemens Viewport For Web Office Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6869?: 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-2017-6869 published?: CVE-2017-6869 was published on 2017-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:viewport_for_web_office_portal:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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