CVE-2017-12702: advantech webaccess
Modified
Published 30-08-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-12702 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in advantech webaccess. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.29%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-08-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An Externally Controlled Format String issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. String format specifiers based on user provided input are not properly validated, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 2.29% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Advantech1 product
- webaccess≤ 8.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource