Status: UPDATED
| Advisory ID: CVE-2017-20238
Key Details
| CVE | CVE-2017-20238 |
| CVSS Score / Version | 7.1 (High) / CVSS v3.1 |
| Updated | 2026-07-21 |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N |
| CVSS Prose | attack vector is network; attack complexity is low; privileges required is low; user interaction is none; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is low; integrity impact is high; availability impact is none. |
| Affected products | Belden Hirschmann Industrial HiVision |
| Classified as | CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) |
Affected Products, Subsystems & Sectors
| Subsystems | General OT |
| Sectors | Multiple |
What to Know
Hirschmann Industrial HiVision versions 06.0.00 and 07.0.00 prior to 06.0.06 and 07.0.01 contains an improper authorization vulnerability that allows read-only users to gain write access to managed devices by bypassing access control mechanisms. Attackers can exploit alternative interfaces such as the web interface or SNMP browser to modify device configurations despite having restricted permissions. (NVD)
What to Do
Monitor Belden's web page for any future patch releases.
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