How severe is CVE-2017-8960?

CVE-2017-8960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8960?

CVE-2017-8960 primarily affects Hp Msa 1040 San Storage Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8960?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-8960 published?

CVE-2017-8960 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8960

CVE-2017-8960 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Msa 1040 San Storage Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Msa 1040 San Storage Firmware
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Authentication Bypass vulnerability in HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage IN version GL220P008 and earlier was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8960?: An Authentication Bypass vulnerability in HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage IN version GL220P008 and earlier was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-8960?: CVE-2017-8960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8960?: CVE-2017-8960 primarily affects Hp Msa 1040 San Storage Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8960 published?: CVE-2017-8960 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbst03780en_us

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:msa_1040_san_storage_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:msa_2040_san_storage_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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