CVE-2017-9646: An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in Solar Controls Heating Control Downloader (HCDownl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-9646?

heating control downloader: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-9646 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9646 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-2017-9646 affect?

CVE-2017-9646 affects heating control downloader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in Solar Controls Heating Control Downloader (HCDownloader) Version 1.0.1.15 and prior. An uncontrolled search path element has been identified, which could allow an attacker to execu

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-9646 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting heating control downloader. 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 Solar Controls Heating Control Downloader (HCDownloader) Version 1.0.1.15 and prior. An uncontrolled search path element has been identified, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system using a malicious DLL file.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2017-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-14 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

solarcontrols heating control downloader UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1.15

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy heating-control-downloader || rpm -q heating-control-downloader || heating-control-downloader --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade heating-control-downloader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade heating-control-downloader

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-2017-9646?

heating control downloader: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-9646 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9646 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-2017-9646 affect?

CVE-2017-9646 affects heating control downloader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in Solar Controls Heating Control Downloader (HCDownloader) Version 1.0.1.15 and prior. An uncontrolled search path element has been identified, which could allow an attacker to execu

How urgent is CVE-2017-9646?

Priority 47/100. High severity

References

← Back to latest CVEs