How severe is CVE-2017-7906?

CVE-2017-7906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7906?

CVE-2017-7906 affects Abb Ip Gateway Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7906?

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-2017-7906 published?

CVE-2017-7906 was published on 2018-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7906

CVE-2017-7906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abb Ip Gateway Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Abb Ip Gateway Firmware
Published: 2018-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In ABB IP GATEWAY 3.39 and prior, the web server does not sufficiently verify that a request was performed by the authenticated user, which may allow an attacker to launch a request impersonating that user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7906?: In ABB IP GATEWAY 3.39 and prior, the web server does not sufficiently verify that a request was performed by the authenticated user, which may allow an attacker to launch a request impersonating that user.
How severe is CVE-2017-7906?: CVE-2017-7906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7906?: CVE-2017-7906 affects Abb Ip Gateway Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7906?: 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-2017-7906 published?: CVE-2017-7906 was published on 2018-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:abb:ip_gateway_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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