How severe is CVE-2017-7429?

CVE-2017-7429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7429?

CVE-2017-7429 primarily affects Microfocus Edirectory. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7429?

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-2017-7429 published?

CVE-2017-7429 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7429

CVE-2017-7429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Edirectory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Microfocus Edirectory
Published: 2018-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The certificate upload in NetIQ eDirectory PKI plugin before 8.8.8 Patch 10 Hotfix 1 could be abused to upload JSP code which could be used by authenticated attackers to execute JSP applets on the iManager server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7429?: The certificate upload in NetIQ eDirectory PKI plugin before 8.8.8 Patch 10 Hotfix 1 could be abused to upload JSP code which could be used by authenticated attackers to execute JSP applets on the iManager server.
How severe is CVE-2017-7429?: CVE-2017-7429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7429?: CVE-2017-7429 primarily affects Microfocus Edirectory. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7429?: 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-2017-7429 published?: CVE-2017-7429 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:edirectory:8.8.8:patch10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:edirectory:8.8.8:patch5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:edirectory:8.8.8:patch6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:edirectory:8.8.8:patch7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:edirectory:8.8.8:patch8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:edirectory:8.8.8:patch9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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