How severe is CVE-2017-8025?

CVE-2017-8025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8025?

CVE-2017-8025 affects Emc Archer Grc Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8025?

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-2017-8025 published?

CVE-2017-8025 was published on 2017-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8025

CVE-2017-8025 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Archer Grc Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Emc Archer Grc Platform
Published: 2017-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RSA Archer GRC Platform prior to 6.2.0.5 is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files via attachments to arbitrary paths on the web server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8025?: RSA Archer GRC Platform prior to 6.2.0.5 is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files via attachments to arbitrary paths on the web server.
How severe is CVE-2017-8025?: CVE-2017-8025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8025?: CVE-2017-8025 affects Emc Archer Grc Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8025?: 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-2017-8025 published?: CVE-2017-8025 was published on 2017-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:archer_grc_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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