How severe is CVE-2017-8041?

CVE-2017-8041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8041?

CVE-2017-8041 primarily affects Vmware Single Sign-on For Pivotal Cloud Foundry. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8041?

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

When was CVE-2017-8041 published?

CVE-2017-8041 was published on 2017-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8041

CVE-2017-8041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Single Sign-on For Pivotal Cloud Foundry with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vmware Single Sign-on For Pivotal Cloud Foundry
Published: 2017-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Single Sign-On for Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) 1.3.x versions prior to 1.3.4 and 1.4.x versions prior to 1.4.3, a user can execute a XSS attack on certain Single Sign-On service UI pages by inputting code in the text field for an organization name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8041?: In Single Sign-On for Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) 1.3.x versions prior to 1.3.4 and 1.4.x versions prior to 1.4.3, a user can execute a XSS attack on certain Single Sign-On service UI pages by inputting code in the text field for an organization name.
How severe is CVE-2017-8041?: CVE-2017-8041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8041?: CVE-2017-8041 primarily affects Vmware Single Sign-on For Pivotal Cloud Foundry. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8041?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8041 published?: CVE-2017-8041 was published on 2017-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:single_sign-on_for_pivotal_cloud_foundry:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:single_sign-on_for_pivotal_cloud_foundry:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:single_sign-on_for_pivotal_cloud_foundry:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:single_sign-on_for_pivotal_cloud_foundry:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:single_sign-on_for_pivotal_cloud_foundry:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:single_sign-on_for_pivotal_cloud_foundry:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:single_sign-on_for_pivotal_cloud_foundry:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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