CVE-2017-7220

Name: CVE-2017-7220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-21T02:59:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7220 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenText Documentum Content Server allows superuser access via sys_obj_save or save of a crafted object, followed by an unauthorized "UPDATE dm_dbo.dm_user_s SET user_privileges=16" command, aka an "RPC save-commands" attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-4532.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenText Documentum Content Server allows superuser access via sys_obj_save or save of a crafted object, followed by an unauthorized "UPDATE dm_dbo.dm_user_s SET user_privileges=16" command, aka an "RPC save-commands" attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-4532.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opentext	Documentum Content Server	All versions

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Apr/61Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/andreybpanfilov/d8792484e13971982c0719ae59ab8c7cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/andreybpanfilov/e0e60ae9d525a34cca04eb4c89a21e04Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Apr/61Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/andreybpanfilov/d8792484e13971982c0719ae59ab8c7cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/andreybpanfilov/e0e60ae9d525a34cca04eb4c89a21e04Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7220?

How severe is CVE-2017-7220?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7220 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7220?

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