How severe is CVE-2017-1710?

CVE-2017-1710 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-2017-1710 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1710?

CVE-2017-1710 primarily affects Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1710?

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

When was CVE-2017-1710 published?

CVE-2017-1710 was published on 2017-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1710

CVE-2017-1710 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware
Published: 2017-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Service Assistant GUI in IBM Storwize V7000 (2076) 8.1 could allow a remote attacker to perform a privilege escalation. IBM X-Force ID: 134531.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1710?: A vulnerability in the Service Assistant GUI in IBM Storwize V7000 (2076) 8.1 could allow a remote attacker to perform a privilege escalation. IBM X-Force ID: 134531.
How severe is CVE-2017-1710?: CVE-2017-1710 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-2017-1710 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1710?: CVE-2017-1710 primarily affects Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1710?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1710 published?: CVE-2017-1710 was published on 2017-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:storwize_v7000_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:storwize_v5000_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:flashsystem_v9000_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:san_volume_controller_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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