How severe is CVE-2017-7974?

CVE-2017-7974 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-2017-7974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7974?

CVE-2017-7974 affects Schneider-electric U.motion Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7974?

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-2017-7974 published?

CVE-2017-7974 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7974

CVE-2017-7974 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric U.motion Builder 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schneider-electric U.motion Builder
Published: 2017-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal information disclosure vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder software versions 1.2.1 and prior in which an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code and exfiltrate files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7974?: A path traversal information disclosure vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder software versions 1.2.1 and prior in which an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code and exfiltrate files.
How severe is CVE-2017-7974?: CVE-2017-7974 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-2017-7974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7974?: CVE-2017-7974 affects Schneider-electric U.motion Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7974?: 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-2017-7974 published?: CVE-2017-7974 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:u.motion_builder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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