PatchTheCVECVE-2017-10830: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Security Setup Tool all versions allows an attacker to gain privileges
CVE-2017-10830 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting security setup tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Security Setup Tool all versions allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-426 |
| Published | 2017-08-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-10830?
security setup tool: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-10830 being exploited?
CVE-2017-10830 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-10830 affect?
CVE-2017-10830 affects security setup tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Security Setup Tool all versions allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How urgent is CVE-2017-10830?
Priority 43/100. High severity