CVE-2017-12728: An Improper Privilege Management issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server Version 2.02.0007 and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-12728?

scada webserver: upgrade to newer than 2.02.0007. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-12728 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12728 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-12728 affect?

CVE-2017-12728 affects scada webserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An Improper Privilege Management issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server Version 2.02.0007 and prior. Authenticated, non-administrative local users are able to alter service executables with escalated privileges, which could

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-12728 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting scada webserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Improper Privilege Management issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server Version 2.02.0007 and prior. Authenticated, non-administrative local users are able to alter service executables with escalated privileges, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the current system services.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2017-10-05
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

2017-10-05 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spidercontrol scada webserver UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.02.0007

Fixed in: newer than 2.02.0007

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scada-webserver || rpm -q scada-webserver || scada-webserver --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.02.0007 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade scada-webserver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade scada-webserver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-12728?

scada webserver: upgrade to newer than 2.02.0007. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12728 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12728 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-2017-12728 affect?

CVE-2017-12728 affects scada webserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An Improper Privilege Management issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server Version 2.02.0007 and prior. Authenticated, non-administrative local users are able to alter service executables with escalated privileges, which could

How urgent is CVE-2017-12728?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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