How severe is CVE-2017-8961?

CVE-2017-8961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8961?

CVE-2017-8961 affects Hp Intelligent Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8961?

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-2017-8961 published?

CVE-2017-8961 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8961

CVE-2017-8961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Intelligent Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp Intelligent Management Center
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT 7.3 E0504P02 could allow remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8961?: A directory traversal vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT 7.3 E0504P02 could allow remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-8961?: CVE-2017-8961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8961?: CVE-2017-8961 affects Hp Intelligent Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8961?: 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-2017-8961 published?: CVE-2017-8961 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:intelligent_management_center:7.3:e0504p02:*:*:*:*:*:*

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