CVE-2017-9661

Published: Aug 14, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

7.0

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.0 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in SIMPlight SCADA Software version 4.3.0.27 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to place a malicious DLL file within the search path resulting in execution of arbitrary code.

Affected (1)

Products: Simplight: Scada

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Simplight Scada	Up to 4.3.0.27

Related CWEs

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100263

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-222-01

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100263

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-222-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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