CVE-2017-12698
highpriority · track · 41EPSS 0.048 · 92 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. Specially crafted requests allow a possible authentication bypass that could allow remote code execution.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedWebAccesscisa_csaf_ot
Advantech has released a new version of WebAccess to address the reported vulnerabilities. Users can download WebAccess Version V8.2_20170817 at the following location (registration required):
http://www.advantech.com/industrial-automation/webaccess%20
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · high–critical · 7.3–9.8
weaknesses
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affected products (5)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-17-241-02Advantech WebAccess2017-08-29icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit.
also known as (5)
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sources
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references (7)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://www.advantech.com/industrial-automation/webaccessPatchcnnvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02cnnvd
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100526cnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100526enisa_euvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02enisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100526Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entrynvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resourcenvd
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