How severe is CVE-2017-5185?

CVE-2017-5185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5185 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-2017-5185?

CVE-2017-5185 affects Microfocus Sentinel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5185?

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-2017-5185 published?

CVE-2017-5185 was published on 2017-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5185

CVE-2017-5185 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Sentinel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microfocus Sentinel
Published: 2017-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was discovered in NetIQ Sentinel Server 8.0 before 8.0.1 that may allow remote denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5185?: A vulnerability was discovered in NetIQ Sentinel Server 8.0 before 8.0.1 that may allow remote denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-5185?: CVE-2017-5185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5185 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-2017-5185?: CVE-2017-5185 affects Microfocus Sentinel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5185?: 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-2017-5185 published?: CVE-2017-5185 was published on 2017-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:sentinel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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