How severe is CVE-2017-8050?

CVE-2017-8050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8050 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-2017-8050?

CVE-2017-8050 affects Tenable Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8050?

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-2017-8050 published?

CVE-2017-8050 was published on 2017-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8050

CVE-2017-8050 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenable Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tenable Appliance
Published: 2017-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tenable Appliance 4.4.0, and possibly prior, contains a flaw in the Web UI that allows for the unauthorized manipulation of the admin password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8050?: Tenable Appliance 4.4.0, and possibly prior, contains a flaw in the Web UI that allows for the unauthorized manipulation of the admin password.
How severe is CVE-2017-8050?: CVE-2017-8050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8050 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-2017-8050?: CVE-2017-8050 affects Tenable Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8050?: 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-2017-8050 published?: CVE-2017-8050 was published on 2017-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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