How severe is CVE-2017-5807?

CVE-2017-5807 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-2017-5807 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5807?

CVE-2017-5807 primarily affects Hp Data Protector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5807?

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-2017-5807 published?

CVE-2017-5807 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5807

CVE-2017-5807 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Data Protector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hp Data Protector
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Data Protector version prior to 8.17 and 9.09 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5807?: A Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Data Protector version prior to 8.17 and 9.09 was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-5807?: CVE-2017-5807 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-2017-5807 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5807?: CVE-2017-5807 primarily affects Hp Data Protector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5807?: 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-2017-5807 published?: CVE-2017-5807 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector:9.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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