Is CVE-2017-4052 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-4052 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-4052 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-4052 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-4052?

CVE-2017-4052 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-4052

CWE-306Published: July 12, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) 3.10, 3.8, 3.6, 3.4 allows remote unauthenticated users / remote attackers to change or update any configuration settings, or gain administrator functionality via a crafted HTTP request parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-4052 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.