CVE-2017-7408

Name: CVE-2017-7408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-14T14:59:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7408 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging improper validation of requests to revoke a Traps agent license.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging improper validation of requests to revoke a Traps agent license.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Traps	<= 3.4.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97533Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-7408Vendor Advisory
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/documentation/34/endpoint/traps-release-notes/traps-3-4-4-addressed-issues.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97533Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-7408Vendor Advisory
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/documentation/34/endpoint/traps-release-notes/traps-3-4-4-addressed-issues.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7408?

Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging improper validation of requests to revoke a Traps agent license.

How severe is CVE-2017-7408?

CVE-2017-7408 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7408?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-7408?

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Source: NVD / NIST