How severe is CVE-2017-5802?

CVE-2017-5802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5802 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5802?

CVE-2017-5802 affects Opentext Vertica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5802?

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-2017-5802 published?

CVE-2017-5802 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5802

CVE-2017-5802 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opentext Vertica with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Opentext Vertica
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Gain Privileged Access vulnerability in HPE Vertica Analytics Platform version v4.1 and later was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5802?: A Remote Gain Privileged Access vulnerability in HPE Vertica Analytics Platform version v4.1 and later was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-5802?: CVE-2017-5802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5802 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5802?: CVE-2017-5802 affects Opentext Vertica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5802?: 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-2017-5802 published?: CVE-2017-5802 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:vertica:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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