Is CVE-2017-3894 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-3894 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-3894 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-3894 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-3894?

CVE-2017-3894 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-3894

CWE-79Published: May 10, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A stored cross site scripting vulnerability in the Management Console of BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Manager version 12.6.1 and earlier, and all versions of BES12, allows attackers to execute actions in the context of a Management Console administrator by uploading a malicious script and then persuading a target administrator to view the specific location of the malicious script within the Management Console.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-3894 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.