How severe is CVE-2017-9453?

CVE-2017-9453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9453?

CVE-2017-9453 affects Bmc Server Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9453?

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-2017-9453 published?

CVE-2017-9453 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9453

CVE-2017-9453 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bmc Server Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Bmc Server Automation
Published: 2023-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BMC Server Automation before 8.9.01 patch 1 allows Process Spawner command execution because of authentication bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9453?: BMC Server Automation before 8.9.01 patch 1 allows Process Spawner command execution because of authentication bypass.
How severe is CVE-2017-9453?: CVE-2017-9453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9453?: CVE-2017-9453 affects Bmc Server Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9453?: 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-2017-9453 published?: CVE-2017-9453 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.bmc.com/docs/serverautomation/2002/notification-of-critical-security-issue-in-bmc-server-automation-cve-2017-9453-1020706453.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:server_automation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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