CVE-2017-13988

Name: CVE-2017-13988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-30T01:29:01.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An improper access control vulnerability in ArcSight ESM and ArcSight ESM Express, any 6.x version prior to 6.9.1c Patch 4 or 6.11.0 Patch 1, allows unauthorized users to alter the maximum size of storage groups and enable/disable the setting for the 'follow schedule' function.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability in ArcSight ESM and ArcSight ESM Express, any 6.x version prior to 6.9.1c Patch 4 or 6.11.0 Patch 1, allows unauthorized users to alter the maximum size of storage groups and enable/disable the setting for the 'follow schedule' function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.0
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.0c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.5
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.5c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.8
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.8c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.9.0c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.9.1c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager	6.11.0
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.0
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.0c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.5
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.5c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.8
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.8c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.9.0
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.9.1c
Hp	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	6.11.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13988?

How severe is CVE-2017-13988?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13988?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST