Is CVE-2017-14803 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-14803 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-14803 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-14803 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-14803?

CVE-2017-14803 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2017-14803

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 20, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In NetIQ Access Manager 4.3 and 4.4, a bug exists in Identity Server when accessing a basic SSO connector and downloading the BasicSSO connector plugins on IE11 where an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-14803 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.