CVE-2017-3890

Name: CVE-2017-3890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-13T09:59:00.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3890 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the BlackBerry WatchDox Server components Appliance-X, version 1.8.1 and earlier, and vAPP, versions 4.6.0 to 5.4.1, allows remote attackers to execute script commands in the context of the affected browser by persuading a user to click an attacker-supplied malicious link.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the BlackBerry WatchDox Server components Appliance-X, version 1.8.1 and earlier, and vAPP, versions 4.6.0 to 5.4.1, allows remote attackers to execute script commands in the context of the affected browser by persuading a user to click an attacker-supplied malicious link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blackberry	Appliance-X	<= 1.8.1
Blackberry	Workspaces Vapp	4.6.0
Blackberry	Workspaces Vapp	5.4.1

References

http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000038915Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95442Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000038915Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95442Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3890?

How severe is CVE-2017-3890?

CVE-2017-3890 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3890?

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