How severe is CVE-2017-8982?

CVE-2017-8982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8982?

CVE-2017-8982 affects Hp Intelligent Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8982?

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-2017-8982 published?

CVE-2017-8982 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8982

CVE-2017-8982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Intelligent Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Intelligent Management Center
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Authentication Restriction Bypass vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.3 E0504P4 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8982?: A Remote Authentication Restriction Bypass vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.3 E0504P4 was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-8982?: CVE-2017-8982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8982?: CVE-2017-8982 affects Hp Intelligent Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8982?: 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-2017-8982 published?: CVE-2017-8982 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:e0504p04:*:*:*:*:*:*

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