CVE-2017-8988

Name: CVE-2017-8988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-06T20:29:00.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Remote Bypass of Security Restrictions vulnerability was identified in HPE XP Command View Advanced Edition Software Earlier than 8.5.3-00. The vulnerability impacts DevMgr Earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux), RepMgr earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux) and HDLM earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX).. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Remote Bypass of Security Restrictions vulnerability was identified in HPE XP Command View Advanced Edition Software Earlier than 8.5.3-00. The vulnerability impacts DevMgr Earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux), RepMgr earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux) and HDLM earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.67%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Xp Command View	< 8.5.3-00

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8988?

How severe is CVE-2017-8988?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8988?

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Source: NVD / NIST