CVE-2017-7966: schneider electric se somachine hvac programming software Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 8.8v3.0HighModified
Published 07-06-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-7966 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in schneider electric se somachine hvac programming software. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.44%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 07-06-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in the programming software in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. The vulnerability exists due to the improper loading of a DLL.
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
2.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.44% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.44%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Schneider electric se1 product
- somachine hvac programming softwarev2.1.0 for Modicon M171/M172 Controllers
Schneider-electric1 product
- somachine2.1.0
2 vendors · 2 products