What is the severity of CVE-2017-7916?

CVE-2017-7916 has a moderate severity rating due to improper privilege restrictions on the Guest account.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7916?

To mitigate CVE-2017-7916, upgrade to ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card firmware version 1.8.16 or later, or VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React version 2.1.4 or later.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7916?

CVE-2017-7916 affects ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card firmware versions 1.8.15 and earlier, and VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React versions 2.1.3 and earlier.

What type of issue is CVE-2017-7916?

CVE-2017-7916 is classified as a Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls issue.

Can a malicious user exploit CVE-2017-7916?

Yes, a malicious user may exploit CVE-2017-7916 to gain unauthorized access via the Guest account.

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CVE-2017-7916

medium

6.5

CWE

269 264

7/8/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-7916

First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )

A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls issue was discovered in ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card versions 1.8.15 and prior, and VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React versions 2.1.3 and prior. The web application does not properly restrict privileges of the Guest account. A malicious user may be able to gain access to configuration information that should be restricted.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
ABB VSN300 for React	<=1.8.15
ABB VSN300 for React
ABB VSN300 for React	=2.1.3
ABB VSN300 for React

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7916?
CVE-2017-7916 has a moderate severity rating due to improper privilege restrictions on the Guest account.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7916?
To mitigate CVE-2017-7916, upgrade to ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card firmware version 1.8.16 or later, or VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React version 2.1.4 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7916?
CVE-2017-7916 affects ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card firmware versions 1.8.15 and earlier, and VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React versions 2.1.3 and earlier.
What type of issue is CVE-2017-7916?
CVE-2017-7916 is classified as a Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls issue.
Can a malicious user exploit CVE-2017-7916?
Yes, a malicious user may exploit CVE-2017-7916 to gain unauthorized access via the Guest account.

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