How severe is CVE-2017-8949?

CVE-2017-8949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8949?

CVE-2017-8949 primarily affects Hp Sitescope. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8949?

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

When was CVE-2017-8949 published?

CVE-2017-8949 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8949

CVE-2017-8949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Sitescope with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Sitescope
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Disclosure of Sensitive Information vulnerability in HPE SiteScope version v11.2x, v11.3x was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8949?: A Disclosure of Sensitive Information vulnerability in HPE SiteScope version v11.2x, v11.3x was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-8949?: CVE-2017-8949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8949?: CVE-2017-8949 primarily affects Hp Sitescope. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8949 published?: CVE-2017-8949 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.24.391:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.30.521:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:sitescope:11.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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