How severe is CVE-2017-7644?

CVE-2017-7644 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-2017-7644 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7644?

CVE-2017-7644 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7644?

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

When was CVE-2017-7644 published?

CVE-2017-7644 was published on 2017-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7644

CVE-2017-7644 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2017-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Management Web Interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.17, 7.x before 7.0.15, and 7.1.x before 7.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging incorrect permission validation, aka PAN-SA-2017-0013 and PAN-70541.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7644?: The Management Web Interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.17, 7.x before 7.0.15, and 7.1.x before 7.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging incorrect permission validation, aka PAN-SA-2017-0013 and PAN-70541.
How severe is CVE-2017-7644?: CVE-2017-7644 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-2017-7644 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7644?: CVE-2017-7644 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7644?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7644 published?: CVE-2017-7644 was published on 2017-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-7644

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.5:h2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.4:h2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:7.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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