How severe is CVE-2017-1000486?

CVE-2017-1000486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000486 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-1000486 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-01-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000486?

CVE-2017-1000486 affects Primetek Primefaces. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000486?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2017-1000486 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2017-1000486 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-1339. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-01-10).

When was CVE-2017-1000486 published?

CVE-2017-1000486 was published on 2018-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000486

CVE-2017-1000486 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Primetek Primefaces with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-01-10). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-326.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 94% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-01-10)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-1339
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-01-10)
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Primetek Primefaces
Published: 2018-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Primetek Primefaces 5.x is vulnerable to a weak encryption flaw resulting in remote code execution

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000486?: Primetek Primefaces 5.x is vulnerable to a weak encryption flaw resulting in remote code execution
How severe is CVE-2017-1000486?: CVE-2017-1000486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000486 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2017-1000486 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-01-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000486?: CVE-2017-1000486 affects Primetek Primefaces. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2017-1000486 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2017-1000486 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-1339. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-01-10).
When was CVE-2017-1000486 published?: CVE-2017-1000486 was published on 2018-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:primetek:primefaces:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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