CVE-2017-6051: An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in BLF-Tech LLC VisualView HMI Version 9.9.14.0 and p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-6051?

visualview hmi: upgrade to newer than 9.9.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-6051 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6051 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-2017-6051 affect?

CVE-2017-6051 affects visualview hmi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in BLF-Tech LLC VisualView HMI Version 9.9.14.0 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to run a malicious DLL f

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HIGH 7.0UPGRADE

CVE-2017-6051 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting visualview hmi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in BLF-Tech LLC VisualView HMI Version 9.9.14.0 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to run a malicious DLL file within the search path resulting in execution of arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2017-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-08 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blftech visualview hmi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.9.14.0

Fixed in: newer than 9.9.14.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy visualview-hmi || rpm -q visualview-hmi || visualview-hmi --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.9.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade visualview-hmi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade visualview-hmi

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-2017-6051?

visualview hmi: upgrade to newer than 9.9.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6051 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6051 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-2017-6051 affect?

CVE-2017-6051 affects visualview hmi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in BLF-Tech LLC VisualView HMI Version 9.9.14.0 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to run a malicious DLL f

How urgent is CVE-2017-6051?

Priority 42/100. High severity

References

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