CVE-2017-9966 Privilege escalation in Pelco VideoXpert Enterprise
An attacker can replace files to gain system privileges and execute code with elevated rights in Pelco VideoXpert Enterprise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9966?
CVE-2017-9966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE Pelco VideoXpert Enterprise, published on 2 Jan 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Pelco VideoXpert Enterprise versions 2.0 and prior. By replacing certain files, an unauthorized user can obtain system privileges and the inserted code would execute at an elevated privilege level.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9966?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Schneider-Electric Pelco Videoxpert.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9966?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9966 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-9966 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9966 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric SE Pelco VideoXpert Enterprise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fp8-73jr-79h2.