How severe is CVE-2017-15870?

CVE-2017-15870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15870?

CVE-2017-15870 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15870?

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

When was CVE-2017-15870 published?

CVE-2017-15870 was published on 2017-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15870

CVE-2017-15870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2017-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Agent before 4.0.3 allows attackers with administration rights on the local station to gain SYSTEM privileges via vectors involving "image path execution hijacking."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15870?: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Agent before 4.0.3 allows attackers with administration rights on the local station to gain SYSTEM privileges via vectors involving "image path execution hijacking."
How severe is CVE-2017-15870?: CVE-2017-15870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15870?: CVE-2017-15870 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15870 published?: CVE-2017-15870 was published on 2017-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:mac_os_x:*:*

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