How severe is CVE-2017-5738?

CVE-2017-5738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5738?

CVE-2017-5738 primarily affects Intel Unite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5738?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5738 published?

CVE-2017-5738 was published on 2017-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5738

CVE-2017-5738 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Intel Unite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Intel Unite
Published: 2017-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Escalation of privilege vulnerability in admin portal for Intel Unite App versions 3.1.32.12, 3.1.41.18 and 3.1.45.26 allows an attacker with network access to cause a denial of service and/or information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5738?: Escalation of privilege vulnerability in admin portal for Intel Unite App versions 3.1.32.12, 3.1.41.18 and 3.1.45.26 allows an attacker with network access to cause a denial of service and/or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2017-5738?: CVE-2017-5738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5738?: CVE-2017-5738 primarily affects Intel Unite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5738 published?: CVE-2017-5738 was published on 2017-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:unite:3.1.32.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:unite:3.1.41.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:unite:3.1.45.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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