How severe is CVE-2017-15297?

CVE-2017-15297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15297?

CVE-2017-15297 affects Sap Host Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15297?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-15297 published?

CVE-2017-15297 was published on 2017-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15297

CVE-2017-15297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Host Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sap Host Agent
Published: 2017-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Hostcontrol does not require authentication for the SOAP SAPControl endpoint. This is SAP Security Note 2442993.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15297?: SAP Hostcontrol does not require authentication for the SOAP SAPControl endpoint. This is SAP Security Note 2442993.
How severe is CVE-2017-15297?: CVE-2017-15297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15297?: CVE-2017-15297 affects Sap Host Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-15297 published?: CVE-2017-15297 was published on 2017-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:host_agent:7.21:*:*:*:*:hostcontrol:*:*

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