CVE-2017-7907
CVE-2017-7907 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Wonderware Historian Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Wonderware Historian Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An Improper XML Parser Configuration issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware Historian Client 2014 R2 SP1 and prior. An improperly restricted XML parser (with improper restriction of XML external entity reference, or XXE) may allow an attacker to enter malicious input through the application which could cause a denial of service or disclose file contents from a server or connected network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7907?
- An Improper XML Parser Configuration issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware Historian Client 2014 R2 SP1 and prior. An improperly restricted XML parser (with improper restriction of XML external entity reference, or XXE) may allow an attacker to enter malicious input through the application which could cause a denial of service or disclose file contents from a server or connected network.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7907?
- CVE-2017-7907 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-7907 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7907?
- CVE-2017-7907 affects Schneider-electric Wonderware Historian Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7907?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-7907 published?
- CVE-2017-7907 was published on 2017-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000120/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98254
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038542
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-122-01
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:wonderware_historian_client:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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