How severe is CVE-2017-8994?

CVE-2017-8994 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-2017-8994 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8994?

CVE-2017-8994 affects Hp Operations Orchestration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8994?

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-2017-8994 published?

CVE-2017-8994 was published on 2017-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8994

CVE-2017-8994 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Operations Orchestration 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hp Operations Orchestration
Published: 2017-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A input validation vulnerability in HPE Operations Orchestration product all versions prior to 10.80, allows for the execution of code remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8994?: A input validation vulnerability in HPE Operations Orchestration product all versions prior to 10.80, allows for the execution of code remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-8994?: CVE-2017-8994 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-2017-8994 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8994?: CVE-2017-8994 affects Hp Operations Orchestration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8994?: 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-2017-8994 published?: CVE-2017-8994 was published on 2017-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:operations_orchestration:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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