Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Hirschmann Industrial HiVision versions before 06.0.07 and 07.0.03 can let a remote unauthenticated attacker run operating-system commands with administrative privileges. For environments using this industrial network management software, compromise could affect monitoring systems and possibly support broader operational disruption.
Executive priority
Handle immediately if Industrial HiVision is present. This is a critical remote administrative code execution issue in industrial management software. The first decision is whether any affected instance is reachable from non-administrator networks.
Technical view
The master service exposes remote interface methods that can be invoked without proper authentication. The reported result is authentication bypass leading to remote code execution as an administrator. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Hirschmann Industrial HiVision is deployed on reachable management networks, especially if the master service is accessible beyond tightly controlled administrator segments. The bundle does not provide CPEs, ports, scan fingerprints, or asset prevalence data.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Risk remains high because the vulnerability is unauthenticated, remotely reachable, and provides administrative command execution if an affected service is exposed.
Researcher notes
The record is tied to Belden bulletin BSECV-2017-02 and classified as CWE-287. Evidence supports unauthenticated RCE through exposed master service methods. Missing details include CPEs, service port information, exploit telemetry, and proof of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected installations to 06.0.07, 07.0.03, or later per vendor guidance.
- Restrict Industrial HiVision master service access to trusted administration networks only.
- Block internet and untrusted network reachability to the affected remote service.
- Review vendor advisory for branch-specific upgrade and hardening instructions.
- Prioritize backup and recovery readiness for affected management hosts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Hirschmann Industrial HiVision installations and record exact versions.
- Confirm whether versions are prior to 06.0.07 or 07.0.03.
- Map network reachability to the Industrial HiVision master service.
- Review access logs for unexpected remote service interaction.
- Verify compensating firewall controls after remediation.
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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://assets.belden.com/m/1cb01df62f1f31e3/original/Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution-Security-Bulletin-Hirschmann-BSECV-2017-02.pdfCVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hirschmann-industrial-hivision-authentication-bypass-remote-code-executionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Authentication
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