CVE-2017-20238
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Received - Intake
Improper Authorization in Hirschmann HiVision Allows Unauthorized Configuration Changes
Publication date: 2026-04-03
Last updated on: 2026-04-03
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| hirschmann | industrial_hivision | to 06.0.06 (exc) |
| hirschmann | industrial_hivision | to 07.0.01 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |