How severe is CVE-2017-9961?

CVE-2017-9961 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-2017-9961 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9961?

CVE-2017-9961 affects Schneider-electric Pro-face Gp Pro Ex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9961?

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-2017-9961 published?

CVE-2017-9961 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9961

CVE-2017-9961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Pro-face Gp Pro Ex 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Schneider-electric Pro-face Gp Pro Ex
Published: 2017-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Pro-Face GP Pro EX version 4.07.000 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Malicious code installation requires an access to the computer. By placing a specific DLL/OCX file, an attacker is able to force the process to load arbitrary DLL and execute arbitrary code in the context of the process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9961?: A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Pro-Face GP Pro EX version 4.07.000 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Malicious code installation requires an access to the computer. By placing a specific DLL/OCX file, an attacker is able to force the process to load arbitrary DLL and execute arbitrary code in the context of the process.
How severe is CVE-2017-9961?: CVE-2017-9961 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-2017-9961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9961?: CVE-2017-9961 affects Schneider-electric Pro-face Gp Pro Ex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9961?: 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-2017-9961 published?: CVE-2017-9961 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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