CVE-2017-7426: netiq identity_manager
CVSS: 9.1v3.0CriticalModified
Published 01-03-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-7426 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) vulnerability in netiq identity_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.09%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-03-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The NetIQ Identity Manager Plugins before 4.6.1 contained various XML External XML Entity (XXE) handling flaws that could be used by attackers to leak information or cause denial of service attacks.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 5.4–9.1
- CVE.orgCNA5.4MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:LDiffers
Medium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.09%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
65%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.09% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.09%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Netiq2 products
- identity_manager< 4.6.1
- identity manager plug-ins≥ unspecified, < 4.6.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7021173X Refsource CONFIRM