CVE-2017-7916

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

1.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-08-07 08:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-08-07 08:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:25 UTC

Exploit probability

1.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Abb vsn300 Firmware ≤ 1.8.15
• Abb vsn300 For React Firmware 2.1.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 6.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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