How severe is CVE-2017-7933?

CVE-2017-7933 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-2017-7933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7933?

CVE-2017-7933 affects Abb Ip Gateway Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7933?

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-2017-7933 published?

CVE-2017-7933 was published on 2018-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7933

CVE-2017-7933 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Abb Ip Gateway Firmware 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Abb Ip Gateway Firmware
Published: 2018-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In ABB IP GATEWAY 3.39 and prior, some configuration files contain passwords stored in plain-text, which may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7933?: In ABB IP GATEWAY 3.39 and prior, some configuration files contain passwords stored in plain-text, which may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2017-7933?: CVE-2017-7933 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-2017-7933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7933?: CVE-2017-7933 affects Abb Ip Gateway Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7933?: 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-2017-7933 published?: CVE-2017-7933 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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