CVE-2017-20238
Hirschmann Industrial HiVision Improper Authorization Privilege Escalation
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 3, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 7:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2017-20238
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update HiVision to version 06.0.06 or 07.0.01.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Review and enforce access control policies.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Belden, Description: Las versiones 06.0.00 y 07.0.00 de Hirschmann Industrial HiVision anteriores a la 06.0.06 y 07.0.01 contienen una vulnerabilidad de autorización inapropiada que permite a los usuarios de solo lectura obtener acceso de escritura a los dispositivos gestionados al eludir los mecanismos de control de acceso. Los atacantes pueden explotar interfaces alternativas, como la interfaz web o el navegador SNMP, para modificar las configuraciones de los dispositivos a pesar de tener permisos restringidos. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Belden', 'product': 'Hirschmann Industrial HiVision', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '06.0.06', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '07.0.01', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '06.0.00', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '06.0.05'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '07.00'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2017-20238', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-04-06T17:53:15.454274Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-285 Added Reference https://assets.belden.com/m/7cc5d59343125b25/original/Security-Bulletin-Restricted-User-Roles-Write-Access-HiVision-2017-01.pdf Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hirschmann-industrial-hivision-improper-authorization-privilege-escalation