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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-7966 · published 7 June 2017

CVE-2017-7966: Schneider-electric somachine uncontrolled search path element vulnerability

Schneider Electric · Somachine

A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in the programming software in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. The vulnerability exists due to the improper loading of a DLL.

8.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 2.4% · top 16.3% CWE-427 · Uncontrolled search path element
8.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 6.8
2.4%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in the programming software in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. The vulnerability exists due to the improper loading of a DLL.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-125-02/ Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98446 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-125-02/ Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98446 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-7966), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.