How severe is CVE-2017-7455?

CVE-2017-7455 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7455 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7455?

CVE-2017-7455 affects Moxa Mxview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7455?

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-2017-7455 published?

CVE-2017-7455 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7455

CVE-2017-7455 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Mxview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Moxa Mxview
Published: 2017-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa MXView 2.8 allows remote attackers to read web server's private key file, no access control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7455?: Moxa MXView 2.8 allows remote attackers to read web server's private key file, no access control.
How severe is CVE-2017-7455?: CVE-2017-7455 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7455 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7455?: CVE-2017-7455 affects Moxa Mxview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7455?: 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-2017-7455 published?: CVE-2017-7455 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moxa:mxview:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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