How severe is CVE-2017-4951?

CVE-2017-4951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-4951 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4951?

CVE-2017-4951 affects Vmware Airwatch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4951?

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-2017-4951 published?

CVE-2017-4951 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-4951

CVE-2017-4951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Airwatch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Vmware Airwatch
Published: 2018-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware AirWatch Console (9.2.x before 9.2.2 and 9.1.x before 9.1.5) contains a Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerability when accessing the App Catalog. An attacker may exploit this issue by tricking users into installing a malicious application on their devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4951?: VMware AirWatch Console (9.2.x before 9.2.2 and 9.1.x before 9.1.5) contains a Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerability when accessing the App Catalog. An attacker may exploit this issue by tricking users into installing a malicious application on their devices.
How severe is CVE-2017-4951?: CVE-2017-4951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-4951 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4951?: CVE-2017-4951 affects Vmware Airwatch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4951?: 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-2017-4951 published?: CVE-2017-4951 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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