How severe is CVE-2017-7647?

CVE-2017-7647 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-2017-7647 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7647?

CVE-2017-7647 affects Solarwinds Log & Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7647?

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-2017-7647 published?

CVE-2017-7647 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7647

CVE-2017-7647 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Log & Event Manager 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Solarwinds Log & Event Manager
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4 allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7647?: SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4 allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2017-7647?: CVE-2017-7647 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-2017-7647 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7647?: CVE-2017-7647 affects Solarwinds Log & Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7647?: 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-2017-7647 published?: CVE-2017-7647 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://thwack.solarwinds.com/thread/111223

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_\&_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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