How severe is CVE-2017-8914?

CVE-2017-8914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-8914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8914?

CVE-2017-8914 primarily affects Sap Hana Xs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8914?

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-2017-8914 published?

CVE-2017-8914 was published on 2017-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8914

CVE-2017-8914 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Hana Xs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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 8.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Hana Xs
Published: 2017-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

sinopia, as used in SAP HANA XS 1.00 and 2.00, allows remote attackers to hijack npm packages or host arbitrary files by leveraging an insecure user creation policy, aka SAP Security Note 2407694.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8914?: sinopia, as used in SAP HANA XS 1.00 and 2.00, allows remote attackers to hijack npm packages or host arbitrary files by leveraging an insecure user creation policy, aka SAP Security Note 2407694.
How severe is CVE-2017-8914?: CVE-2017-8914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-8914 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8914?: CVE-2017-8914 primarily affects Sap Hana Xs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8914?: 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-2017-8914 published?: CVE-2017-8914 was published on 2017-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:hana_xs:1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:hana_xs:2.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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