How severe is CVE-2017-9958?

CVE-2017-9958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9958?

CVE-2017-9958 affects Schneider-electric U.motion Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9958?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-9958 published?

CVE-2017-9958 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9958

CVE-2017-9958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric U.motion Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Schneider-electric U.motion Builder
Published: 2017-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access control vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder software versions 1.2.1 and prior in which an improper handling of the system configuration can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9958?: An improper access control vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder software versions 1.2.1 and prior in which an improper handling of the system configuration can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of root.
How severe is CVE-2017-9958?: CVE-2017-9958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9958?: CVE-2017-9958 affects Schneider-electric U.motion Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9958?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-9958 published?: CVE-2017-9958 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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