How severe is CVE-2017-8988?

CVE-2017-8988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8988?

CVE-2017-8988 affects Hp Xp Command View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8988?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-8988 published?

CVE-2017-8988 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8988

CVE-2017-8988 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Xp Command View with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Xp Command View
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Bypass of Security Restrictions vulnerability was identified in HPE XP Command View Advanced Edition Software Earlier than 8.5.3-00. The vulnerability impacts DevMgr Earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux), RepMgr earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux) and HDLM earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8988?: A Remote Bypass of Security Restrictions vulnerability was identified in HPE XP Command View Advanced Edition Software Earlier than 8.5.3-00. The vulnerability impacts DevMgr Earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux), RepMgr earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux) and HDLM earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX).
How severe is CVE-2017-8988?: CVE-2017-8988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8988?: CVE-2017-8988 affects Hp Xp Command View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8988 published?: CVE-2017-8988 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-hpesbhf03822en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:xp_command_view:*:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*

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