How severe is CVE-2017-3890?

CVE-2017-3890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3890?

CVE-2017-3890 primarily affects Blackberry Appliance-x. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3890?

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

When was CVE-2017-3890 published?

CVE-2017-3890 was published on 2017-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3890

CVE-2017-3890 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackberry Appliance-x with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Blackberry Appliance-x
Published: 2017-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the BlackBerry WatchDox Server components Appliance-X, version 1.8.1 and earlier, and vAPP, versions 4.6.0 to 5.4.1, allows remote attackers to execute script commands in the context of the affected browser by persuading a user to click an attacker-supplied malicious link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3890?: A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the BlackBerry WatchDox Server components Appliance-X, version 1.8.1 and earlier, and vAPP, versions 4.6.0 to 5.4.1, allows remote attackers to execute script commands in the context of the affected browser by persuading a user to click an attacker-supplied malicious link.
How severe is CVE-2017-3890?: CVE-2017-3890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3890?: CVE-2017-3890 primarily affects Blackberry Appliance-x. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3890 published?: CVE-2017-3890 was published on 2017-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:appliance-x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:workspaces_vapp:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:workspaces_vapp:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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