How severe is CVE-2017-8972?

CVE-2017-8972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8972?

CVE-2017-8972 affects Hp Matrix Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8972?

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

When was CVE-2017-8972 published?

CVE-2017-8972 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8972

CVE-2017-8972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Matrix Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hp Matrix Operating Environment
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A clickjacking vulnerability in HPE Matrix Operating Environment version 7.6 LR1 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8972?: A clickjacking vulnerability in HPE Matrix Operating Environment version 7.6 LR1 was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-8972?: CVE-2017-8972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8972?: CVE-2017-8972 affects Hp Matrix Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8972 published?: CVE-2017-8972 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:matrix_operating_environment:7.6:lr1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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