CVE-2017-20238

HighCVSS 7.1/10Last modified Jul 21, 2026

Description

Hirschmann Industrial HiVision versions 06.0.00 and 07.0.00 prior to 06.0.06 and 07.0.01 contains an improper authorization vulnerability that allows read-only users to gain write access to managed devices by bypassing access control mechanisms. Attackers can exploit alternative interfaces such as the web interface or SNMP browser to modify device configurations despite having restricted permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.1/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-285

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 3, 2026
Last modified
Jul 21, 2026
NVD status
Awaiting Analysis

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CVE-2017-20238: High severity, CVSS 7.1 | Vulnix