How severe is CVE-2017-13984?

CVE-2017-13984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-13984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13984?

CVE-2017-13984 primarily affects Hp Bsm Platform Application Performance Management System Health. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13984?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-13984 published?

CVE-2017-13984 was published on 2017-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13984

CVE-2017-13984 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Bsm Platform Application Performance Management System Health with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Hp Bsm Platform Application Performance Management System Health
Published: 2017-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication vulnerability in HPE BSM Platform Application Performance Management System Health product versions 9.26, 9.30 and 9.40, allows remote users to delete arbitrary files via servlet directory traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13984?: An authentication vulnerability in HPE BSM Platform Application Performance Management System Health product versions 9.26, 9.30 and 9.40, allows remote users to delete arbitrary files via servlet directory traversal.
How severe is CVE-2017-13984?: CVE-2017-13984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-13984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13984?: CVE-2017-13984 primarily affects Hp Bsm Platform Application Performance Management System Health. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13984?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-13984 published?: CVE-2017-13984 was published on 2017-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:bsm_platform_application_performance_management_system_health:9.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:bsm_platform_application_performance_management_system_health:9.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:bsm_platform_application_performance_management_system_health:9.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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