CVE-2017-8710

Name: CVE-2017-8710
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8710 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft Common Console Document (.msc) in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity (XXE) declaration, due to the way that the Microsoft Common Console Document (.msc) parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 10.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft Common Console Document (.msc) in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity (XXE) declaration, due to the way that the Microsoft Common Console Document (.msc) parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.44%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100793Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039325Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8710Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2094Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIFot3a-58IExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100793Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039325Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8710Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2094Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIFot3a-58IExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8710?

How severe is CVE-2017-8710?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8710 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8710?

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