How severe is CVE-2017-7916?

CVE-2017-7916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7916?

CVE-2017-7916 primarily affects Abb Vsn300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7916?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-7916 published?

CVE-2017-7916 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7916

CVE-2017-7916 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abb Vsn300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Abb Vsn300 Firmware
Published: 2017-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls issue was discovered in ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card versions 1.8.15 and prior, and VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React versions 2.1.3 and prior. The web application does not properly restrict privileges of the Guest account. A malicious user may be able to gain access to configuration information that should be restricted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7916?: A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls issue was discovered in ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card versions 1.8.15 and prior, and VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React versions 2.1.3 and prior. The web application does not properly restrict privileges of the Guest account. A malicious user may be able to gain access to configuration information that should be restricted.
How severe is CVE-2017-7916?: CVE-2017-7916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7916?: CVE-2017-7916 primarily affects Abb Vsn300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7916 published?: CVE-2017-7916 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:abb:vsn300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:abb:vsn300_for_react_firmware:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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