How severe is CVE-2017-7428?

CVE-2017-7428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.

Is CVE-2017-7428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7428?

CVE-2017-7428 primarily affects Netiq Imanager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7428?

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

When was CVE-2017-7428 published?

CVE-2017-7428 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7428

CVE-2017-7428 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netiq Imanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netiq Imanager
Published: 2017-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetIQ iManager 3.x before 3.0.3.1 has an issue in the renegotiation of connection parameters with Tomcat.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7428?: NetIQ iManager 3.x before 3.0.3.1 has an issue in the renegotiation of connection parameters with Tomcat.
How severe is CVE-2017-7428?: CVE-2017-7428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2017-7428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7428?: CVE-2017-7428 primarily affects Netiq Imanager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7428 published?: CVE-2017-7428 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:imanager:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:imanager:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:imanager:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:imanager:3.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:imanager:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:imanager:3.0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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