How severe is CVE-2017-3842?

CVE-2017-3842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3842?

CVE-2017-3842 affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3842?

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

When was CVE-2017-3842 published?

CVE-2017-3842 was published on 2017-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3842

CVE-2017-3842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Device Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Device Manager
Published: 2017-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Device Manager (IDM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information stored in certain HTML comments. More Information: CSCuh91455. Known Affected Releases: 7.2(1)V7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3842?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Device Manager (IDM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information stored in certain HTML comments. More Information: CSCuh91455. Known Affected Releases: 7.2(1)V7.
How severe is CVE-2017-3842?: CVE-2017-3842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3842?: CVE-2017-3842 affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3842 published?: CVE-2017-3842 was published on 2017-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system_device_manager:7.2\(1\)v7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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