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CVE-2017-11349: dataTaker DT8x dEX 1.72.007 allows remote attackers to compose programs or schedules, for purposes such as...

dataTaker DT8x dEX 1.72.007 allows remote attackers to compose programs or schedules, for purposes such as sending e-mail messages or making outbound connections to FTP servers for uploading data.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE describes a weakness in dataTaker DT8x dEX 1.72.007 that can let remote attackers create programs or schedules. The stated impact includes causing the device to send email or make outbound FTP connections to upload data. No CVSS score, patch, or active exploitation evidence is provided in the bundle.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted industrial exposure issue, not a broad enterprise emergency. Prioritize review if dataTaker devices are internet-facing, manage sensitive measurements, or can reach external email or FTP services.

Technical view

CVE-2017-11349 affects dataTaker DT8x dEX 1.72.007. The public description says remote attackers can compose programs or schedules, enabling behaviors such as email sending or outbound FTP uploads. Authentication requirements, exact attack surface, patch status, and vendor mitigation details are not specified in the provided sources.

Likely exposure

Likely exposure is limited to environments running dataTaker DT8x devices with dEX 1.72.007, especially where the device interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Internet-accessible or weakly segmented industrial monitoring deployments would deserve priority review.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Public references indicate the issue was disclosed in 2017, but the supplied details do not establish exploit maturity, required privileges, or whether exploitation was observed in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The CVE text gives the core behavior but not authentication, affected CPEs, CVSS, CWE, exploit prerequisites, or remediation. Analysis should stay constrained to dEX 1.72.007 unless vendor documentation confirms broader exposure.

Mitigation direction

  • Check vendor guidance for fixed versions or configuration mitigations.
  • Restrict dEX access to trusted management networks only.
  • Remove any direct internet exposure for affected devices.
  • Limit outbound email and FTP destinations where operationally feasible.
  • Monitor affected networks for unexpected outbound email or FTP traffic.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory dataTaker DT8x systems and identify dEX versions.
  • Confirm whether dEX 1.72.007 is present anywhere.
  • Review device programs and schedules for unauthorized entries.
  • Check network logs for unexpected outbound email or FTP connections.
  • Verify management access is restricted to trusted administrators.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
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