CVE-2017-12694: A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-12694 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting scada web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server. An attacker may be able to use a simple GET request to perform a directory traversal into system files.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: spidercontrol

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-25 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spidercontrol scada web server MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scada-web-server || rpm -q scada-web-server || scada-web-server --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-12694?

scada web server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12694 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12694 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-2017-12694 affect?

CVE-2017-12694 affects scada web server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server. An attacker may be able to use a simple GET request to perform a directory traversal into system files.

How urgent is CVE-2017-12694?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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