CVE-2017-20025 Solare Solar-Log Flash Memory privileges management

High 7.3 Published 9 Jun 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can escalate privileges via the Flash Memory component in Solare Solar-Log devices, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-20025?

CVE-2017-20025 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solare Solar-Log, published on 9 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Solare Solar-Log 2.8.4-56/3.5.2-85. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Flash Memory. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 3.5.3-86 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20025?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Solar-Log Solar-Log 1000 Firmware, Solar-Log Solar-Log 1000 Pm\+ Firmware, Solar-Log Solar-Log 1200 Firmware, Solar-Log Solar-Log 2000 Firmware, Solar-Log Solar-Log 250 Firmware, Solar-Log Solar-Log 300 Firmware and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20025?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20025 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-20025 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20025 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pgc3-76c4-r7v7.