How severe is CVE-2017-4998?

CVE-2017-4998 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-2017-4998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4998?

CVE-2017-4998 primarily affects Emc Rsa Archer Egrc. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4998?

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-2017-4998 published?

CVE-2017-4998 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-4998

CVE-2017-4998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Rsa Archer Egrc 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Emc Rsa Archer Egrc
Published: 2017-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC RSA Archer 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1 is potentially affected by a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. A remote low privileged attacker may potentially exploit the vulnerability to execute unauthorized requests on behalf of the victim, using the authenticated user's privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4998?: EMC RSA Archer 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1 is potentially affected by a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. A remote low privileged attacker may potentially exploit the vulnerability to execute unauthorized requests on behalf of the victim, using the authenticated user's privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-4998?: CVE-2017-4998 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-2017-4998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4998?: CVE-2017-4998 primarily affects Emc Rsa Archer Egrc. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4998?: 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-2017-4998 published?: CVE-2017-4998 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_archer_egrc:5.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_archer_egrc:5.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_archer_egrc:5.5.1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_archer_egrc:5.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_archer_egrc:5.5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_archer_egrc:5.5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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