How severe is CVE-2017-8968?

CVE-2017-8968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8968?

CVE-2017-8968 primarily affects Hp Restful Interface Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8968?

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-2017-8968 published?

CVE-2017-8968 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8968

CVE-2017-8968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Restful Interface Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Restful Interface Tool
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote execution of arbitrary code vulnerability has been identified in HPE RESTful Interface Tool 1.5, 2.0 (hprest-1.5-79.x86_64.rpm, ilorest-2.0-403.x86_64.rpm). The issue is resolved in iLOREST v2.1 or subsequent versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8968?: A remote execution of arbitrary code vulnerability has been identified in HPE RESTful Interface Tool 1.5, 2.0 (hprest-1.5-79.x86_64.rpm, ilorest-2.0-403.x86_64.rpm). The issue is resolved in iLOREST v2.1 or subsequent versions.
How severe is CVE-2017-8968?: CVE-2017-8968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8968?: CVE-2017-8968 primarily affects Hp Restful Interface Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8968?: 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-2017-8968 published?: CVE-2017-8968 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03796en_us

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:restful_interface_tool:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:restful_interface_tool:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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