How severe is CVE-2017-8991?

CVE-2017-8991 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8991 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8991?

CVE-2017-8991 affects Hp Centralview Fraud Risk Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8991?

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

When was CVE-2017-8991 published?

CVE-2017-8991 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8991

CVE-2017-8991 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Centralview Fraud Risk Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Centralview Fraud Risk Management
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE has identified a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HPE CentralView Fraud Risk Management earlier than version CV 6.1. This issue is resolved in HF16 for HPE CV 6.1 or subsequent version.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8991?: HPE has identified a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HPE CentralView Fraud Risk Management earlier than version CV 6.1. This issue is resolved in HF16 for HPE CV 6.1 or subsequent version.
How severe is CVE-2017-8991?: CVE-2017-8991 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8991 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8991?: CVE-2017-8991 affects Hp Centralview Fraud Risk Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8991?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8991 published?: CVE-2017-8991 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-hpesbmu03837en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:centralview_fraud_risk_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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