How severe is CVE-2017-13986?

CVE-2017-13986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-13986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13986?

CVE-2017-13986 primarily affects Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13986?

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

When was CVE-2017-13986 published?

CVE-2017-13986 was published on 2017-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13986

CVE-2017-13986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager
Published: 2017-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reflected Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability in ArcSight ESM and ArcSight ESM Express, any 6.x version prior to 6.9.1c Patch 4 or 6.11.0 Patch 1, allows for unintended information when a specific URL is sent to the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13986?: A reflected Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability in ArcSight ESM and ArcSight ESM Express, any 6.x version prior to 6.9.1c Patch 4 or 6.11.0 Patch 1, allows for unintended information when a specific URL is sent to the system.
How severe is CVE-2017-13986?: CVE-2017-13986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-13986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13986?: CVE-2017-13986 primarily affects Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-13986 published?: CVE-2017-13986 was published on 2017-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.0c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.5c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.5c:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.8c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.9.0c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.9.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.9.1c:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.9.1c:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.9.1c:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:6.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.0c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.5c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.5c:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.8c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.9.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.9.1c:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.9.1c:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.9.1c:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:6.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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