How severe is CVE-2017-5585?

CVE-2017-5585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5585 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5585?

CVE-2017-5585 affects Opentext Documentum Content Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5585?

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-2017-5585 published?

CVE-2017-5585 was published on 2017-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5585

CVE-2017-5585 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opentext Documentum Content Server 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Opentext Documentum Content Server
Published: 2017-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenText Documentum Content Server (formerly EMC Documentum Content Server) 7.3, when PostgreSQL Database is used and return_top_results_row_based config option is false, does not properly restrict DQL hints, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct DQL injection attacks and execute arbitrary DML or DDL commands via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2520.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5585?: OpenText Documentum Content Server (formerly EMC Documentum Content Server) 7.3, when PostgreSQL Database is used and return_top_results_row_based config option is false, does not properly restrict DQL hints, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct DQL injection attacks and execute arbitrary DML or DDL commands via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2520.
How severe is CVE-2017-5585?: CVE-2017-5585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5585 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5585?: CVE-2017-5585 affects Opentext Documentum Content Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5585?: 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-2017-5585 published?: CVE-2017-5585 was published on 2017-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:documentum_content_server:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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