How severe is CVE-2017-9280?

CVE-2017-9280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-9280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9280?

CVE-2017-9280 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9280?

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

When was CVE-2017-9280 published?

CVE-2017-9280 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9280

CVE-2017-9280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netiq Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netiq Identity Manager
Published: 2018-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Some NetIQ Identity Manager Applications before Identity Manager 4.5.6.1 included the session token in GET URLs, potentially allowing exposure of user sessions to untrusted third parties via proxies, referer urls or similar.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9280?: Some NetIQ Identity Manager Applications before Identity Manager 4.5.6.1 included the session token in GET URLs, potentially allowing exposure of user sessions to untrusted third parties via proxies, referer urls or similar.
How severe is CVE-2017-9280?: CVE-2017-9280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-9280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9280?: CVE-2017-9280 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9280 published?: CVE-2017-9280 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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