How severe is CVE-2017-8974?

CVE-2017-8974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8974?

CVE-2017-8974 affects Hp Nonstop Server Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8974?

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

When was CVE-2017-8974 published?

CVE-2017-8974 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8974

CVE-2017-8974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Nonstop Server Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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 4.4)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Nonstop Server Software
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Local Authentication Restriction Bypass vulnerability in HPE NonStop Server version L-Series: T6533L01 through T6533L01^ADN; J-Series and H-series: T6533H02 through T6533H04^ADF and T6533H05 through T6533H05^ADL was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8974?: A Local Authentication Restriction Bypass vulnerability in HPE NonStop Server version L-Series: T6533L01 through T6533L01^ADN; J-Series and H-series: T6533H02 through T6533H04^ADF and T6533H05 through T6533H05^ADL was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-8974?: CVE-2017-8974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8974?: CVE-2017-8974 affects Hp Nonstop Server Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8974 published?: CVE-2017-8974 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:nonstop_server_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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