How severe is CVE-2017-8992?

CVE-2017-8992 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-2017-8992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8992?

CVE-2017-8992 affects Hp Centralview Fraud Risk Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8992?

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-2017-8992 published?

CVE-2017-8992 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8992

CVE-2017-8992 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Centralview Fraud Risk Management 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% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Centralview Fraud Risk Management
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE has identified a remote privilege escalation 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-2017-8992?: HPE has identified a remote privilege escalation 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-2017-8992?: CVE-2017-8992 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-2017-8992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8992?: CVE-2017-8992 affects Hp Centralview Fraud Risk Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8992?: 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-2017-8992 published?: CVE-2017-8992 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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