CVE-2017-7968: An Incorrect Default Permissions issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio v8.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-7968?

wonderware indusoft web studio: upgrade to newer than 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-7968 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7968 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-2017-7968 affect?

CVE-2017-7968 affects wonderware indusoft web studio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An Incorrect Default Permissions issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 Patch 3 and prior versions. Upon installation, Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio creates a new directory and two files, which are p

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-7968 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting wonderware indusoft web studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Incorrect Default Permissions issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 Patch 3 and prior versions. Upon installation, Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio creates a new directory and two files, which are placed in the system's path and can be manipulated by non-administrators. This could allow an authenticated user to escalate his or her privileges.

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 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2017-05-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Schneider Electric SE · Vendor: schneider-electric

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-19 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

schneider-electric wonderware indusoft web studio UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wonderware-indusoft-web-studio || rpm -q wonderware-indusoft-web-studio || wonderware-indusoft-web-studio --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wonderware-indusoft-web-studio

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wonderware-indusoft-web-studio

Note

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

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-2017-7968?

wonderware indusoft web studio: upgrade to newer than 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7968 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7968 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-2017-7968 affect?

CVE-2017-7968 affects wonderware indusoft web studio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An Incorrect Default Permissions issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 Patch 3 and prior versions. Upon installation, Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio creates a new directory and two files, which are p

How urgent is CVE-2017-7968?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

Schneider Electric vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-14024 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 SP2 Patch 1
CVE-2017-13997 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE A Missing Authentication for Critical Function issue was discovered in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio

References

← Back to latest CVEs