Is CVE-2017-4984 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-4984 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-4984 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-4984 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-4984?

CVE-2017-4984 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-4984

CWE-77Published: June 19, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211 and VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8, an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to elevate their permissions to root through a command injection. This may potentially be exploited by an attacker to run arbitrary code with root-level privileges on the targeted VNX Control Station system, aka remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-4984 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.