How severe is CVE-2017-9537?

CVE-2017-9537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-9537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9537?

CVE-2017-9537 affects Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9537?

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

When was CVE-2017-9537 published?

CVE-2017-9537 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9537

CVE-2017-9537 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
Published: 2017-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Add Node function of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor version 12.0.15300.90 allows remote attackers to introduce arbitrary JavaScript into various vulnerable parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9537?: Persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Add Node function of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor version 12.0.15300.90 allows remote attackers to introduce arbitrary JavaScript into various vulnerable parameters.
How severe is CVE-2017-9537?: CVE-2017-9537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-9537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9537?: CVE-2017-9537 affects Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9537?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9537 published?: CVE-2017-9537 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:network_performance_monitor:12.0.15300.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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