CVE-2017-9661 describes an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in SIMPlight SCADA Software versions 4.3.0.27 and prior. This flaw allows an attacker to place a malicious DLL file within the search path, leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3 score of 7.0 (HIGH), indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a local attack vector and high attack complexity requiring user interaction. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.3.0.27CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:simplight:scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.