How severe is CVE-2017-8993?

CVE-2017-8993 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-2017-8993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8993?

CVE-2017-8993 primarily affects Microfocus Project And Portfolio Management. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8993?

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

When was CVE-2017-8993 published?

CVE-2017-8993 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8993

CVE-2017-8993 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Project And Portfolio 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% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Project And Portfolio Management
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in HPE Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) version v9.30, v9.31, v9.32, v9.40 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8993?: A Remote Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in HPE Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) version v9.30, v9.31, v9.32, v9.40 was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-8993?: CVE-2017-8993 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-2017-8993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8993?: CVE-2017-8993 primarily affects Microfocus Project And Portfolio Management. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8993 published?: CVE-2017-8993 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:project_and_portfolio_management:9.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:project_and_portfolio_management:9.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:project_and_portfolio_management:9.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:project_and_portfolio_management:9.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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