CVE-2017-20238
HIGH
7.1
Our Analysis: Environment Specific
Our model has classified this vulnerability as relevant to Environment Specific Systems, helping your team prioritize efforts effectively.
Published Date
April 3, 2026
Last Modified
April 3, 2026
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Description
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.