Is CVE-2017-17442 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-17442 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-17442 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-17442 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-17442?

CVE-2017-17442 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-17442

CWE-79Published: March 13, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In BlackBerry UEM Management Console version 12.7.1 and earlier, a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute script commands in the context of the affected UEM Management Console account by crafting a malicious link and then persuading a user with legitimate access to the Management Console to click on the malicious link.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-17442 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.