How severe is CVE-2017-5809?

CVE-2017-5809 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5809?

CVE-2017-5809 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-2017-5809?

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

When was CVE-2017-5809 published?

CVE-2017-5809 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5809

CVE-2017-5809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Data Protector 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-275.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
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-2017-5809?: A Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Data Protector version prior to 8.17 and 9.09 was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-5809?: CVE-2017-5809 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5809?: CVE-2017-5809 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-2017-5809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5809 published?: CVE-2017-5809 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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