How severe is CVE-2017-8990?

CVE-2017-8990 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-2017-8990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8990?

CVE-2017-8990 primarily affects Hp Imc Wireless Service Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8990?

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-2017-8990 published?

CVE-2017-8990 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8990

CVE-2017-8990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Imc Wireless Service Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Imc Wireless Service Manager
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) Wireless Service Manager (WSM) Software earlier than version WSM 7.3 (E0506). This issue was resolved in HPE IMC Wireless Services Manager Software IMC WSM 7.3 E0506P01 or subsequent version.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8990?: A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) Wireless Service Manager (WSM) Software earlier than version WSM 7.3 (E0506). This issue was resolved in HPE IMC Wireless Services Manager Software IMC WSM 7.3 E0506P01 or subsequent version.
How severe is CVE-2017-8990?: CVE-2017-8990 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-2017-8990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8990?: CVE-2017-8990 primarily affects Hp Imc Wireless Service Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8990?: 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-2017-8990 published?: CVE-2017-8990 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:imc_wireless_service_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:imc_wireless_service_manager:7.3:e0506:*:*:*:*:*:*