How severe is CVE-2017-9298?

CVE-2017-9298 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-2017-9298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9298?

CVE-2017-9298 affects Hitachi Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9298?

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

When was CVE-2017-9298 published?

CVE-2017-9298 was published on 2017-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9298

CVE-2017-9298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Device Manager 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hitachi Device Manager
Published: 2017-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Hitachi Device Manager before 8.5.2-01 and Hitachi Replication Manager before 8.5.2-00 allows authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9298?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Hitachi Device Manager before 8.5.2-01 and Hitachi Replication Manager before 8.5.2-00 allows authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2017-9298?: CVE-2017-9298 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-2017-9298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9298?: CVE-2017-9298 affects Hitachi Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9298 published?: CVE-2017-9298 was published on 2017-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.hitachi.co.jp/Prod/comp/soft1/global/security/info/vuls/hitachi-sec-2017-114/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:device_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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