How severe is CVE-2017-2740?

CVE-2017-2740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2740?

CVE-2017-2740 primarily affects Hp Thinpro. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2740?

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-2017-2740 published?

CVE-2017-2740 was published on 2018-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2740

CVE-2017-2740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Thinpro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Thinpro
Published: 2018-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with the command line shell of the HP ThinPro operating system 6.1, 5.2.1, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, and 4.4. The vulnerability could result in a local unauthorized elevation of privilege on an HP thin client device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2740?: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with the command line shell of the HP ThinPro operating system 6.1, 5.2.1, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, and 4.4. The vulnerability could result in a local unauthorized elevation of privilege on an HP thin client device.
How severe is CVE-2017-2740?: CVE-2017-2740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2740?: CVE-2017-2740 primarily affects Hp Thinpro. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2740?: 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-2017-2740 published?: CVE-2017-2740 was published on 2018-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05379294

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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