CVE-2017-16731

Published: Dic 20, 2017 Last Modified: Apr 20, 2025 EU-VD ID: EUVD-2017-7915 Aliases: GSD-2017-16731
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,8
Attack Vector: adjacent_network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
LOW 2,9
Access Vector: adjacent_network
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

An Unprotected Transport of Credentials issue was discovered in ABB Ellipse 8.3 through Ellipse 8.9 released prior to December 2017 (including Ellipse Select). A vulnerability exists in the authentication of Ellipse to LDAP/AD using the LDAP protocol. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sniffing local network traffic, allowing the discovery of authentication credentials.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0010
Percentile
0,3th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

522

Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: ICS/OT, Not Technology-Specific, Web Based
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523

Unprotected Transport of Credentials

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
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Application

Ellipse by Hitachienergy

Version Range Affected
From 8.3.0 (inclusive)
To 8.9.0 (inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:ellipse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-353-01
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-353-01
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-353-01
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-353-01