How severe is CVE-2017-7408?

CVE-2017-7408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7408?

CVE-2017-7408 affects Paloaltonetworks Traps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7408?

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

When was CVE-2017-7408 published?

CVE-2017-7408 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7408

CVE-2017-7408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Traps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Traps
Published: 2017-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging improper validation of requests to revoke a Traps agent license.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7408?: Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging improper validation of requests to revoke a Traps agent license.
How severe is CVE-2017-7408?: CVE-2017-7408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7408?: CVE-2017-7408 affects Paloaltonetworks Traps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7408 published?: CVE-2017-7408 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:traps:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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