How severe is CVE-2017-8946?

CVE-2017-8946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8946?

CVE-2017-8946 primarily affects Hp Aruba Airwave Glass. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8946?

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-2017-8946 published?

CVE-2017-8946 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8946

CVE-2017-8946 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Aruba Airwave Glass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v2: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Aruba Airwave Glass
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Aruba AirWave Glass version v1.0.0 and 1.0.1 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8946?: A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Aruba AirWave Glass version v1.0.0 and 1.0.1 was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-8946?: CVE-2017-8946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8946?: CVE-2017-8946 primarily affects Hp Aruba Airwave Glass. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8946?: 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-2017-8946 published?: CVE-2017-8946 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:aruba_airwave_glass:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:aruba_airwave_glass:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*