How severe is CVE-2017-9969?

CVE-2017-9969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9969?

CVE-2017-9969 primarily affects Schneider-electric Igss Mobile. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9969?

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

When was CVE-2017-9969 published?

CVE-2017-9969 was published on 2018-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9969

CVE-2017-9969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Igss Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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 6.7)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Schneider-electric Igss Mobile
Published: 2018-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's IGSS Mobile application version 3.01 and prior. Passwords are stored in clear text in the configuration which can result in exposure of sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9969?: An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's IGSS Mobile application version 3.01 and prior. Passwords are stored in clear text in the configuration which can result in exposure of sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2017-9969?: CVE-2017-9969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9969?: CVE-2017-9969 primarily affects Schneider-electric Igss Mobile. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9969 published?: CVE-2017-9969 was published on 2018-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:igss_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:igss_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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