How severe is CVE-2017-4942?

CVE-2017-4942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-4942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4942?

CVE-2017-4942 affects Vmware Airwatch Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4942?

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

When was CVE-2017-4942 published?

CVE-2017-4942 was published on 2017-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-4942

CVE-2017-4942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Airwatch Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Airwatch Console
Published: 2017-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware AirWatch Console (AWC) contains a Broken Access Control vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in end-user device details being disclosed to an unauthorized administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4942?: VMware AirWatch Console (AWC) contains a Broken Access Control vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in end-user device details being disclosed to an unauthorized administrator.
How severe is CVE-2017-4942?: CVE-2017-4942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-4942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4942?: CVE-2017-4942 affects Vmware Airwatch Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-4942 published?: CVE-2017-4942 was published on 2017-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:airwatch_console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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