How severe is CVE-2017-9279?

CVE-2017-9279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-9279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9279?

CVE-2017-9279 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9279?

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

When was CVE-2017-9279 published?

CVE-2017-9279 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9279

CVE-2017-9279 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netiq Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.0)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netiq Identity Manager
Published: 2018-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.5.6.1 allowed uploading files with double extensions or non-image content in the Themes handling of the User Application Administration, allowing malicious user administrators to potentially execute code or mislead users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9279?: NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.5.6.1 allowed uploading files with double extensions or non-image content in the Themes handling of the User Application Administration, allowing malicious user administrators to potentially execute code or mislead users.
How severe is CVE-2017-9279?: CVE-2017-9279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-9279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9279?: CVE-2017-9279 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9279 published?: CVE-2017-9279 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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