CVE-2017-8001

Name: CVE-2017-8001
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-28T07:29:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8001 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. In a Linux environment, one of the support scripts saves the credentials of the ScaleIO MDM user who executed the script in clear text in temporary log files. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. In a Linux environment, one of the support scripts saves the credentials of the ScaleIO MDM user who executed the script in clear text in temporary log files. The temporary files may potentially be read by an unprivileged user with access to the server where the script was executed to recover exposed credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Scaleio	2.0.1.0
Dell	Emc Scaleio	2.0.1.1
Dell	Emc Scaleio	2.0.1.2
Dell	Emc Scaleio	2.0.1.3

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/35Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101997Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/35Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101997Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8001?

How severe is CVE-2017-8001?

CVE-2017-8001 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8001?

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-2017-8001?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST