CVE-2017-4999

Name: CVE-2017-4999
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-07T00:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4999 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. EMC RSA Archer 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1 is affected by an authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability in Discussion Forum Messages. A remote low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges and view other users' discussion forum messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC RSA Archer 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1 is affected by an authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability in Discussion Forum Messages. A remote low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges and view other users' discussion forum messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Rsa Archer Egrc	5.4.1.3
Emc	Rsa Archer Egrc	5.5.1.1
Emc	Rsa Archer Egrc	5.5.1.3.1
Emc	Rsa Archer Egrc	5.5.2
Emc	Rsa Archer Egrc	5.5.2.3
Emc	Rsa Archer Egrc	5.5.3.1

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/49Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99354Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038815Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/49Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99354Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038815Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4999?

How severe is CVE-2017-4999?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4999 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4999?

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