How severe is CVE-2017-7427?

CVE-2017-7427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7427?

CVE-2017-7427 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7427?

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

When was CVE-2017-7427 published?

CVE-2017-7427 was published on 2018-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7427

CVE-2017-7427 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netiq Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netiq Identity Manager
Published: 2018-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross site scripting attacks were found in the Identity Manager Plug-in, hosted on iManager 2.7.7.7, before Identity Manager 4.6.1. In certain scenarios it was possible to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of vulnerable application, via user.Context in the Object Selector, via vdtData in the Version discovery and via nextFrame in the Object Inspector and via Host GUID in the System details plugins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7427?: Multiple cross site scripting attacks were found in the Identity Manager Plug-in, hosted on iManager 2.7.7.7, before Identity Manager 4.6.1. In certain scenarios it was possible to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of vulnerable application, via user.Context in the Object Selector, via vdtData in the Version discovery and via nextFrame in the Object Inspector and via Host GUID in the System details plugins.
How severe is CVE-2017-7427?: CVE-2017-7427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7427?: CVE-2017-7427 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7427 published?: CVE-2017-7427 was published on 2018-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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