How severe is CVE-2017-5786?

CVE-2017-5786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5786?

CVE-2017-5786 primarily affects Hp Officeconnect 1820 8g Switch J9979a Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5786?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-5786 published?

CVE-2017-5786 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5786

CVE-2017-5786 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Officeconnect 1820 8g Switch J9979a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Officeconnect 1820 8g Switch J9979a Firmware
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local Unauthorized Data Modification vulnerability in HPE OfficeConnect Network Switches version PT.02.01 including PT.01.03 through PT.01.14

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5786?: A local Unauthorized Data Modification vulnerability in HPE OfficeConnect Network Switches version PT.02.01 including PT.01.03 through PT.01.14
How severe is CVE-2017-5786?: CVE-2017-5786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5786?: CVE-2017-5786 primarily affects Hp Officeconnect 1820 8g Switch J9979a Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5786?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5786 published?: CVE-2017-5786 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_8g_switch_j9979a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_8g_switch_j9979a_firmware:pt.02.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_24g_poe\+_\(185w\)_switch_j9983a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_24g_poe\+_\(185w\)_switch_j9983a_firmware:pt.02.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_24g_switch_j9980a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_24g_switch_j9980a_firmware:pt.02.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_48g_poe\+_\(370w\)_switch_j9984a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_48g_poe\+_\(370w\)_switch_j9984a_firmware:pt.02.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_48g_switch_j9981a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_48g_switch_j9981a_firmware:pt.02.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_8g_poe\+_\(65w\)_switch_j9982a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:officeconnect_1820_8g_poe\+_\(65w\)_switch_j9982a_firmware:pt.02.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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