How severe is CVE-2017-7438?

CVE-2017-7438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7438?

CVE-2017-7438 primarily affects Netiq Privileged Account Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7438?

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

When was CVE-2017-7438 published?

CVE-2017-7438 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7438

CVE-2017-7438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netiq Privileged Account Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netiq Privileged Account Manager
Published: 2018-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetIQ Privileged Account Manager before 3.1 Patch Update 3 allowed cross site scripting attacks via javascript DOM modification using the supplied cookie parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7438?: NetIQ Privileged Account Manager before 3.1 Patch Update 3 allowed cross site scripting attacks via javascript DOM modification using the supplied cookie parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-7438?: CVE-2017-7438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7438?: CVE-2017-7438 primarily affects Netiq Privileged Account Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7438 published?: CVE-2017-7438 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:privileged_account_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:privileged_account_manager:3.1:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:privileged_account_manager:3.1:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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