CVE-2017-7911: A Code Injection issue was discovered in CyberVision Kaa IoT Platform, Version 0.7.4

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-7911 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting kaa iot platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Code Injection issue was discovered in CyberVision Kaa IoT Platform, Version 0.7.4. An insufficient-encapsulation vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-485, CWE-94
Published	2017-05-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-06 00:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cybervision kaa iot platform DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kaa-iot-platform || rpm -q kaa-iot-platform || kaa-iot-platform --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kaa-iot-platform sudo apt install kaa-iot-platform=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.4> sudo apt-mark hold kaa-iot-platform

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kaa-iot-platform sudo dnf downgrade kaa-iot-platform-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.4> sudo dnf versionlock add kaa-iot-platform

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-7911?

kaa iot platform: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7911 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7911 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-2017-7911 affect?

CVE-2017-7911 affects kaa iot platform. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A Code Injection issue was discovered in CyberVision Kaa IoT Platform, Version 0.7.4. An insufficient-encapsulation vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2017-7911?

Priority 53/100. High severity

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