Is CVE-2017-18223 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-18223 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-18223 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-18223 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-18223?

CVE-2017-18223 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-18223

CWE-287Published: March 10, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

BMC Remedy AR System before 9.1 SP3, when Remedy AR Authentication is enabled, allows attackers to obtain administrative access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-18223 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 8.1.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.