How severe is CVE-2017-7424?

CVE-2017-7424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7424?

CVE-2017-7424 primarily affects Microfocus Enterprise Developer. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7424?

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

When was CVE-2017-7424 published?

CVE-2017-7424 was published on 2017-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7424

CVE-2017-7424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Enterprise Developer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Microfocus Enterprise Developer
Published: 2017-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in esfadmingui in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary files from a system running the product, if this component is configured. Note esfadmingui is not enabled by default.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7424?: A Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in esfadmingui in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary files from a system running the product, if this component is configured. Note esfadmingui is not enabled by default.
How severe is CVE-2017-7424?: CVE-2017-7424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7424?: CVE-2017-7424 primarily affects Microfocus Enterprise Developer. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7424 published?: CVE-2017-7424 was published on 2017-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/enterprise_server/w/knowledge_base/29131/enterprise-server-security-fixes-july-2017

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:enterprise_developer:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:enterprise_developer:2.3:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:enterprise_developer:2.3:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:enterprise_server:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:enterprise_server:2.3:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:enterprise_server:2.3:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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