How severe is CVE-2017-8371?

CVE-2017-8371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8371?

CVE-2017-8371 affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8371?

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

When was CVE-2017-8371 published?

CVE-2017-8371 was published on 2017-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8371

CVE-2017-8371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert
Published: 2017-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert before 7.4.0 uses cleartext RAM storage for passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8371?: Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert before 7.4.0 uses cleartext RAM storage for passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-8371?: CVE-2017-8371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8371?: CVE-2017-8371 affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8371?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8371 published?: CVE-2017-8371 was published on 2017-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:struxureware_data_center_expert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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